date:Jul 19, 2012
eed, an increase in the ratio of white: yolk in an average egg, and improved analytical methods.
Vegetable oils replaced meat and bonemeal in UK hens feed in the 1980s. Better quality oils, plus improved feed are thought to have enhanced hens absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and the take-up of nutrients.
The research was presented at the Nutrition Societys summer meeting on July 18.
Todays eggs at a glance
Over 70% more vitamin D than 30 years ago
Double the amount of selenium
20% less