Are blue eggs cholesterol free?

Answer

Blue-green eggs are eggs from the Araucana chicken, a chicken breed native to South America. It is sometimes claimed that they contain no or less cholesterol than regular eggs. However, this turns out not to be true. Scientists compared the composition of those blue eggs with that of the most frequently used chicken breeds and the special blue eggs were found to contain the same or even slightly more cholesterol.

Cholesterol-free eggs do not exist, but there are eggs on the market with an improved fatty acid composition. The chickens are then given a special feed containing eg linseed. As a result, these eggs contain more omega-3 fatty acids, essential fatty acids for our body.

The general guideline is that 2 eggs per week can be included in a balanced and varied diet. Keep in mind that some prepared products that you can buy already contain a lot of eggs (mainly the yolks). It is precisely in the yellow yolk that the cholesterol and fats occur.