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travelinmatt76 t1_itbdoiv wrote

Reply to comment by Kirstemis in ELI5 Why eggs (the shell) are different colours depending on the country they are produced in by VOODOO__ECONOMICS

Is this true though? Both white and brown eggs are equally available at the grocery store. The only difference seems to be that white eggs are cheaper.

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keirawynn t1_itbefj7 wrote

Retailers will up the price of variations to convince customers they're better in some way. And if most producers provide white eggs, the market would pay less for them, since a greater supply is available.

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AutoBat t1_itbsbvs wrote

IIRC the variety that lays white eggs eats a little less than the brown egg laying one, leading to lower cost

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Kirstemis t1_itbechq wrote

In the UK most shop-bought eggs are brown because they sell better. They're seen as wholesome. In the US, they're seen as dirty and white eggs are seen as cleaner.

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