2007-10-06 09:08:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Yolk colour varies. It is almost completely dependent upon the feed the hen eats. Birds that have access to green plants or have yellow corn or alfalfa in their feed tend to produce dark yolks, due to the higher concentration of yellow pigments (mainly carotenoids) in their diet. Since commercial laying hens are confined, lighter and more uniformly coloured yolks are being produced. Yolk colour does not affect nutritive value or cooking characteristics. Egg yolks are a rich source of vitamin A regardless of colour
2007-10-06 09:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell your "grand-daughter" that the "yolk" is yellow because of all the proteins in there that are 99% of the ingredients to make a new baby chicken, whereas the white of the egg is what the baby chicken "eats" while it is in the egg.
2007-10-06 16:12:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Has she got an Uncle Sam and Aunt Ella?
If so, can I just say hello to sam an ella
only yolking
2007-10-06 16:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by Basra 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well answered everyone, but for me...never forget that only a child could ask such a perfect question!
Congratulations on your granddaughter!
2007-10-06 16:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
tell her the question isnt why is it yellow.. but rather why shouldnt it be yellow.. haha
if it were green she'd ask the same question.. aww theres no winning sometimes.
2007-10-06 16:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by Beautiful - 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cartenoids and fatty content of the yolk give it its color.
2007-10-06 16:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by Ape Sith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure but it maybe because all chicks are made out of custard.
2007-10-06 16:24:41 · answer #7 · answered by curt stuttgart 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tell her you dont know sho nuff i dont
2007-10-06 16:15:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Cos its sick and won't be a Chick!
2007-10-06 16:58:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her to stop hinging round and get oot tae play
2007-10-06 16:13:32 · answer #10 · answered by Jezabel 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋