The golden standard: how to ensure yolk colour?
Eggs are more than just a food product — they symbolize quality, freshness, and pride. In Africa, where a bright yolk color is synonymous with premium quality, achieving the perfect hue can be a real challenge. White maize, a common feed ingredient, lacks carotenoids — the pigments that give yolks their rich golden or orange-red tones. But don't worry; we have the solution to delight your customers and elevate your production.

Why yolk color matters?

In African markets, a vibrant yolk color isn't just a preference; it's a necessity. Deep orange or golden yolks are a hallmark of high-quality eggs, enabling producers to command higher prices and gain consumer trust. However, natural feed ingredients like white maize lack lutein, zeaxanthin, and canthaxanthin — the essential components needed to create these desired hues. To meet this demand, egg producers must seek alternative pigmentation sources.

The science behind yolk color

A vivid yolk color is achieved through a careful balance of yellow and red carotenoids:
  1. Lutein and Zeaxanthin: These pigments provide the yellow base and are typically found in yellow maize or leafy greens.
  2. Canthaxanthin: Adds depth with rich red-orange tones.
While some natural sources, such as soybean meal, may contain carotenoids, their concentrations often need to be more consistent. This variability makes it difficult to consistently achieve the vibrant yolk color customers consistently expect.

The challenge of white maize

White maize, the primary feed ingredient in Africa, is virtually devoid of carotenoids. Without supplementation, hens fed on white maize produce pale, unappealing yolks. To overcome this challenge, additional sources of pigmentation must be incorporated into the diet.

Our solution: Premium concentrates for guaranteed results

To help egg producers achieve consistently vibrant yolks, we offer carotenoid-rich concentrates in 5%, 10%, and 20% formulations. These high-performance solutions integrate seamlessly into existing feeding programs, ensuring bold, vibrant yolks in every egg.

Why choose our concentrates?

1. Consistent Results: Our concentrates deliver stable and predictable carotenoid levels unlike natural sources.
2. Tailored Solutions: Choose 5%, 10%, or 20% formulations to suit your farm's specific needs and budget.
3. Enhanced Profitability: Vibrant yolks boost customer satisfaction and allow eggs to be sold at premium prices.
4. Ease of Use: Our concentrates mix effortlessly with standard feeds, saving time and effort.

Tips for perfect yolk color

1. Start Early: Feed pigment-enriched diets 2–3 weeks before laying starts to build up reserves.
2. Store Properly: Keep feed and concentrates in cool, dry conditions to preserve carotenoids.
3. Handle with сare: Transport feed gently to avoid separation of components during handling.

A bright future for poultry

With our concentrates, the dream of producing eggs with rich, vibrant yolks is now a reality. Not only will your eggs stand out in the market, but they'll also elevate your farm's reputation as a producer of premium-quality products.

Take the first step toward vibrant yolks today — because color matters in the world of eggs, and you can lead the market!

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