Article 6MC76 Egg labels, egg-splained: from cage-free to free-range, how to eat ethically and economically

Egg labels, egg-splained: from cage-free to free-range, how to eat ethically and economically

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Victoria Namkung
from Environment | The Guardian on (#6MC76)

Egg cartons are labeled with all sorts of descriptors in the US, making grocery shopping a confusing experience. Experts tell us what these labels mean and how to shop

Shopping for eggs at the grocery store can be a confusing experience. Cartons are labeled with all kinds of descriptors - natural, organic, cage-free, free-range - and some cost more at checkout. But what do they actually mean, and for ethically minded consumers, are they actually worth the money?

Protein-packed eggs are linked to relatively low carbon emissions compared with other land-based animal protein sources, but not all eggs are created equal when it comes to the environment, health or animal welfare, experts say.

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