National Egg Day 2026: The One Food Holiday That Actually Makes Sense

Things About Eggs Most People Get Wrong

• Brown eggs are not healthier than white eggs. Shell colour comes from the breed of hen. Nutrition inside is the same.

• Fresh eggs are actually harder to peel after hard-boiling. If you want clean peels, use eggs that are a week or two old. Counterintuitive but true.

• That cloudy white when you crack a fresh egg is carbon dioxide that hasn’t escaped yet. It means the egg is very fresh. Clear whites are older, not better.

• Most countries do not refrigerate eggs. The US does because American eggs are washed before sale, which removes the natural protective coating.

Unwashed eggs from local farms can sit on your counter without any problem.

Eggs have been feeding people for thousands of years without needing a rebrand or a trend cycle. June 3rd is just a good excuse to cook something properly and appreciate what you’ve probably been taking for granted every morning.