Spain: An OCU study reveals that organic eggs cost twice as much as those from hens raised in soil

An analysis of 30 brands of fresh eggs carried out by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) concludes that organic eggs cost twice as much as those from hens raised in soil, although there are no differences in quality and flavor. The work also points out a lack of freshness, probably as a consequence of improved transport and storage conditions. In fact, one in four brands fails in freshness; and that having been analyzed between seven and 10 days before its best before date. However, OCU clarifies that the loss of freshness does not compromise its food safety, although it reduces its final quality and its weight, which decreases over time due to the loss of gases and water through its permeable shell. The analysis includes quality and flavor tests for each type of egg: For floor eggs, that is, from hens that can move freely within a covered chicken coop; for free range chickens, with permanent access to the outdoors where they can peck; and for the organic ones, where ...