Fake organic eggs in Spore?

[johnny333]

Today I went to NTUC to get my organic eggs. These eggs are from New Zealand and branded as "Farmer Brown"

Been getting them for years. Originally paid $9.50 for a dozen eggs. The price then increase to $10.50 for 10 eggs, but I continue to buy them because eggs is an important part of my diet.

However when I cracked open an egg I was really shocked that the egg yolk was the same as the local eggs. The color of the egg yolk were a pale yellow & not the dark carrot like color of the past.

Anyone out there buying these eggs & noticing the difference

According to the label on the carton, these eggs are repackaged in Spore by a local distributor. I'm not sure whether there was a mistake made in Spore & the wrong eggs packaged? Or are they skimping on the quality?

Fortunately there are other brands of organic eggs out there & I will be switching these other brands.

 

[MadrigalWheel]

I have a mate in Perth that has got 3 chickens, 6 quails, aquaponic pond that grows trout, kangkong and chye sim in the backyard of his 1000m2 property.

He cycles the quail cage around his veggie beds and composts his green waste that attract earthworms that the quails and hens eat.

Can't get any fresher or organic than that when eggs, veggies and meat is literally just footsteps away. I was amazed how the hens could lay so consistently, i.e. daily, but he said that they were bred to be that way. Didn't ask what breed of hen it was, but definitely huge (2x in size) compared to my kampong ayam days growing up.

So don't be deceived by redness in the eggs, Having cracked eggs so fresh that they are warm out of the hen, all I can say is that the color of the yolk and even size varies a lot from day to day.

I'm no expert, but having seen truly organic food, I'd say it must be something in their diet of what kind of food they eat over the past few days. My friend even said that egg quality is dependent on how "stressed" they are.

And if you have a tray full of eggs so consistent in color, I'd be rather doubtful if they were genuinely "organic". Size can be sorted by machines, but to expect consistent color means it has to be manufactured into their diet and therefore not necessarily what true "organic" means which is to let them range freely for food everyday.

 

[johnny333]

To be classified as organic in NZ certain conditions have to be met. Satisfying these conditions adds to the cost of a product.

I have been buying organic eggs for years & can tell that this batch eggs was very different.
Here are some of the conditions that are necessary for eggs to be considered organic:

[video=youtube;2oKQlS0tQXw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oKQlS0tQXw[/video]

 

[johnny333]

Organic eggs have a darker egg yolk. Take a look at the picture of the difference between a normal & organic egg yolk in the following article

http://www.davidwolfe.com/the-differences-between-organic-free-range-eggs/

According to the article the darker egg yolk means the following:

"The egg yolk’s color has implications regarding the nutrition and health of the chicken that produced it. A darker yolk is an indication of a nutritious and balanced diet rich in xanthophyll, omega-3 fatty acids and meats."

 

[MadrigalWheel]

Good to know, and I note that you have always been a great source of information on eating healthy.

Was just sharing with you my experiences with food so organic you literally see how organic the diet of source of the eggs is itself.

I'm pretty sure if you lived in Australia, and grew your own food, it will be of even higher standards than the term "organic" used in the video.

 

[johnny333]

I'm pretty sure if you lived in Australia, and grew your own food, it will be of even higher standards than the term "organic" used in the video.

I get organic produce from Natures Glory in Spore. They import the organic veggies weekly from Australia.
I usually get kale, swiss chard, beet root, carrots, apple, & celery. I juice them daily.

 

[tonychat]

I have a mate in Perth that has got 3 chickens, 6 quails, aquaponic pond that grows trout, kangkong and chye sim in the backyard of his 1000m2 property.

He cycles the quail cage around his veggie beds and composts his green waste that attract earthworms that the quails and hens eat.

Can't get any fresher or organic than that when eggs, veggies and meat is literally just footsteps away. I was amazed how the hens could lay so consistently, i.e. daily, but he said that they were bred to be that way. Didn't ask what breed of hen it was, but definitely huge (2x in size) compared to my kampong ayam days growing up.

So don't be deceived by redness in the eggs, Having cracked eggs so fresh that they are warm out of the hen, all I can say is that the color of the yolk and even size varies a lot from day to day.

I'm no expert, but having seen truly organic food, I'd say it must be something in their diet of what kind of food they eat over the past few days. My friend even said that egg quality is dependent on how "stressed" they are.

And if you have a tray full of eggs so consistent in color, I'd be rather doubtful if they were genuinely "organic". Size can be sorted by machines, but to expect consistent color means it has to be manufactured into their diet and therefore not necessarily what true "organic" means which is to let them range freely for food everyday.

That should be the retired life by default.. grow your own eggs and veggies..

 

[johnny333]

That should be the retired life by default.. grow your own eggs and veggies..

For those without green thumbs, they can source for farms which can provide organic food stuffs.

In Thailand more farmers are going organic because they can charge more $ to their customers

 

[Sausolito]

First thing that came to my mind is China!

 

[Leckmichamarsch]

First thing that came to my mind is China!

normally from India just like Indian with fake degrees............

 

[Narong Wongwan]

I get organic produce from Natures Glory in Spore. They import the organic veggies weekly from Australia.
I usually get kale, swiss chard, beet root, carrots, apple, & celery. I juice them daily.

Anyone bought anything from Bollywood veggies before?
I'm ask first because dun want drive all the way out there for nothing.
I heard they also offer accommodations? Can go there for short time?

 

[GoldenDragon]

Anyone bought anything from Bollywood veggies before?
I'm ask first because dun want drive all the way out there for nothing.
I heard they also offer accommodations? Can go there for short time?

Ivy Singh-Lim is a very domineering person. Her husband worked for NTUC in the past. Read about her recently. She welcomed the SPCA to their new home. Albino gay doggies accepted by SPCA, btw.

 

[johnny333]

Anyone bought anything from Bollywood veggies before?
I'm ask first because dun want drive all the way out there for nothing.
I heard they also offer accommodations? Can go there for short time?

I find it strange that someone would go to the country side in Spore.
If you want to take a rustic holiday might as well go to Malaysia. I knew someone who liked to visit Cameron Highlands for the peace & quiet.

If you are looking for organic produce, it's hard to beat the stuff that's grown in Australia. Unlike Spore they have all the land & climate.