Why Do Some Eggs Have Blood Spots?
A common myth is that blood spots mean the egg was fertilized. This is false information. Instead, blood spots are the result of the rupturing of tiny blood vessels in the hen’s ovaries or oviduct. The oviduct is the passageway between the ovaries and the outside environment.
Blood spots can appear in both the yolk and the egg white. If the spot is in the yolk, it indicates that the bleeding occurred in the ovary when the egg was released from the follicle. If the spot is in the white, it means the bleeding happened after the egg was released into the oviduct.
Always Cook Your Eggs Properly
Apart from blood spots, you should always store and cook your eggs properly. If your eggs are store-bought, you should keep them in the fridge. Farm fresh eggs can be left at room temperature, however, make sure that where they are stored doesn’t have too much light and isn’t too warm. Don’t consume eggs with cracks in the shells – this is a prime opportunity for bacteria to enter that egg. Once cooked, eggs can last in the fridge for up to one week.Continue reading…
