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Free Range Chicken Egg Yolk
Free Range Chicken Egg Yolk
Low concern
Egg yolk is a nutrient-dense food rich in choline, vitamins A/D/E, and lutein. 'Free-range' refers to husbandry, not nutritional or safety status.
Found in
18 products
What it is
Yolk separated from chicken eggs produced under free-range husbandry, where hens have outdoor access.
Provides emulsification, color, structure, and richness in baked goods, sauces, and confections.
Why it's flagged
- Egg allergen
- Salmonella risk if consumed raw or undercooked
- Marketing claims ('free-range') do not guarantee specific welfare or nutritional benefit
What regulators actually say
"To prevent illness from bacteria, eggs should be cooked until both yolk and white are firm."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food; FSIS/USDA regulates 'free-range' labeling for poultry
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; 'free range' regulated by EU egg marketing standards
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