How YolkProud® Makes Every Brunch or Gathering Shine
Yolks are the jewel of every egg, and backyard chicken owners treat each egg like a precious treasure. A rich, golden, almost glowing yolk from your homegrown flock is truly a shining crown jewel at any family brunch or holiday gathering. Not only do you garner ooohs and ahhs, but richly colored egg yolks are also uniquely delicious and nutritious. If you want to treat family and friends or yourself to delicious and rich eggs this winter, read on for more information on how to have rich, jewel-toned yolks from the poultry experts at Kalmbach Feeds®.
What Is YolkProud®?
YolkProud is an all-natural blend of flower and vegetable extracts developed by the ultimate backyard chicken enthusiasts at Kalmbach Feeds. Available only through Kalmbach Chicken Feed, YolkProud is a unique formula that enhances yolk color, creating the vibrant egg yolks you're looking for. We know the joy and pride of cracking one of your hens’ eggs and seeing a rich, golden egg yolk hit the frying pan. Our customers see results in about three weeks, so you’ll be wowing guests with your eggs in no time.
The Science Behind the Glow
Glowing, golden yellow egg yolks are packed with nutrients. If you ask most people which portion of the egg is higher in protein, most will probably say the egg white, right?. After all, those on high-protein diets will often eat egg-white omelets or egg-white scrambles. However, almost ½ of the total protein in an egg is found in an egg’s yolk.
Nearly all of the fat (and flavor) and most of the vitamins and minerals are found in the egg yolk, with all of those nutrients packed into one small, nutrient-rich vessel. The yolk is also where the hen will deposit pigments from the plants that she has eaten. Yolk color is entirely dependent on a hen’s diet. In fact, hens that are fed diets with very low levels of plant pigments, such as white cornmeal, can have almost colorless yolks.
The plant pigments, called xanthophylls, give the yolk the highly desirable yellow or orange color that we seek as poultry keepers. The more yellow or orange plant pigments a hen eats, the richer and more colorful her yolk will become. Because free-range hens often enjoy many different plants with high xanthophyll content, egg yolks from those hens will often have a brighter, more vibrant color.
Using Kalmbach Feeds fortified with YolkProud is a fantastic way to supplement your hens’ diet, ensuring plenty of plant pigments for colorful, bright, and flavorful yolks.
Recipes for Family Entertaining That Show Off Those Golden Yolks
Eggs are the star of brunch and popular holiday appetizers. Here are some ideas for highlighting beautiful yolks at your dining table:
- POACHED EGGS with perfect, runny golden yolks will steal the spotlight at any brunch. From eggs Benedict to simple eggs and toast, a poached egg is beautiful and easy to batch cook for a crowd.
- HARD-BOILED EGGS, prepared with the right technique, hold their glow and shape with ease. Boil eggs for 10 minutes before cooling in an ice bath. This stops cooking for perfect yolks and prevents the dreaded grey yolk ring. Slice peeled hard-boiled eggs and arrange slices on a tray. Garnish with salt, pepper, and fresh chives. Serve with cheesy biscuits for easy breakfast sandwiches.
- For a lunch-ier brunch, consider a BLT&E! What is the only thing that could make a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich better? A runny fried egg, mmmm. Check out the full recipe for our BLT&E made just for YolkProud eggs!
- Win the appetizer competition with our DEVILED EGGS WITH BACON. These deviled eggs are made even more irresistible with crunchy, crumbled bacon on top and a delectable, herby filling, ever-so decadent with a homemade aioli mixed in with perfectly cooked egg yolks to create the filling. Perfect for special occasions, hors d’oeuvres, holidays, or just because you deserve something special!
How to Get Brighter Yolks for Your Recipes with Kalmbach Feeds
You'll see gorgeous, bright, and delightful egg yolks in just 21 days after feeding your hens Kalmbach Chicken Feed with YolkProud. Your hens’ routine, whether you allow free ranging or keep them in a run, can stay the same when their daily feed is naturally fortified with YolkProud. No need to track what pigmented foods hens can eat, or contend with free-range plants with limited pigments. Your hens can find their nutrition like normal, and in less than a month, you’ll be serving golden yolks worthy of pride and celebration!
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