or synthetic pigment additives—such as concentrated marigold extract, paprika oleoresin, or even synthetic carotenoids like canthaxanthin—producers can artificially dial in any shade of orange they desire.
In short: A dark orange yolk can be the result of a sunlit pasture, or it can be the result of a clever feed additive. The color pleases your eyes, but it tells you very little about the biological reality of the hen’s daily existence.
Nutritional Reality: Pale Yellow vs. Sunset Orange
When consumers pay double or triple the price for “pasture-raised” or “deep-orange”
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