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01/5Here's everything you need to know about Double Egg Yolk or ‘Double Yolkers’
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Surprised by the name? Don’t be, as it’s not a scam but a reality! Usually, an egg contains one egg yolk and an egg white. However, the ‘Double Egg Yolk’ is REAL and is actually formed when the chicken releases two yolks in the same shell. It is said that such eggs that have double egg yolks are produced by young chickens since their reproductive systems have not yet fully matured. Not just that, but when a chicken is nearing the end of its reproducing cycle, it can also lay eggs with a double yolk. (Images: Canva)
02/5The superstitions
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Double Egg Yolk is an unusual occurrence and a rare sight for many, and it comes along with several superstitions as well. In the Wiccan folklore, many people actually believe that seeing a double egg yolk is considered a good luck symbol, as the chances of finding an egg with a double yolk are 1 in 1000. While the Norse Mythology believes, the mere sighting of such an egg is considered the death of near or dear ones. Also, according to Roman folklore, when such an egg is sighted and someone is pregnant in the family, it means the arrival of twins. However, the sight of double egg yolk also depends on the age of the flock.
03/5Is it safe to eat?
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The good news is that yes, they are safe to consume. If you ever spot an egg with twin yolks floating in it, never throw them away. However, they have a different white-yolk ratio than the egg with just one yolk! Also, a double-yolk egg means, double the protein, cholesterol and other such nutrients than a regular egg. So, make sure that you keep this in mind the next time you spot a double-yolk egg.
04/5Can there be more yolks?
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If you think finding a double-egg yolk is lucky, then how about an egg with more than 2 yolks? Well, people have discovered more than 2 yolks in an egg and there have been triple and quadruple-yolked eggs too. According to the Guinness World Record, in July 1971, a woman named Diane Hainsworth of Hainsworth Poultry Farms, New York, USA reported an egg that contained nine yolks.
05/5Why they are not sold?
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The simple reason for this is that the consumers are getting more health-conscious and apart from protein, a double-yolk egg contains cholesterol as well. Thus, the farms actually pick them out package them separately and then sell them.
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