That means the numbers on the eggs
Both the eggs and the packaging must be marked in the store. For the eggs, it is a special brand code that is stamped on each egg. First comes a number 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Does it stand a zero This means that it is organic production. To be counted as organic, there are special requirements that must be met. The birds should have the opportunity for outdoor living when the weather permits. The flock may consist of a maximum of 3,000 chickens and the lining must be organic.
– Organic chickens have a slightly lower coating indoors. It can be placed in the positive scales for eco-eggs, says Helena Wall, professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU.
There must be no more than six chickens per square meter. For non -organic, a maximum of nine chickens per square meter apply.
One in labeling means eggs From free -range outsiders. They should be able to move freely in the stable and at the same time have the opportunity to go out every day all year round. It sounds good that the chickens can go outside but it is not entirely risk -free.
– When the chickens are released, it is expected that attacks from predators and birds of prey can occur to varying extent, says Helena Wall.
Not all chickens do not want to go out.
– Many people feel safer indoors and the one who chooses to stay inside gets a little calmer and more surface when the other chickens go out, explains Helena Wall.
Is it a second Is it eggs from free -range indoors. Then the chickens are allowed to move in stables and there may be a maximum of nine chickens per square meter available area.
The number 3 On the eggs means that the eggs come from chickens in cage. But that group is no longer so common.
– The proportion of chickens in cage decreases every year, says Helena Wall.
Of egg production, almost 80 percent come from free -range indoors. Organic production and free outdoor outdoors account for 10 percent each and cage chickens for less than 1 percent.
Which of the markings then means that it is the best life for the hens?
– All production systems have their advantages and disadvantages if we start from the chicken’s perspective, says Helena Wall.
For example, a hen that goes outside has a greater opportunity to meet its need to look for edible insects and seeds.
– Everything that provides increased employment is positive for the chickens, says Helena Wall.
The eggs should also have a landmark that comes after the figure. See means Swedish eggs.
Then comes a two or three -digit code which stands for which plant the eggs comes from. This labeling does not benefit the customer so much because there is no open register for confidentiality reasons.
However, the code is helpful if it needs to be traced during disease outbreaks. If you want to know as a customer, you can contact the company that packed the eggs. That task should be on the package.
An additional figure can be found that shows which stable if there are larger facilities.
There may also be a pink egg stamped. It shows that it is certified eggs and should be traceable and quality assured at all levels, according to the industry organization Svenska Eggs.
In addition to the eggs, the packaging must also be labeled with names of the product, who packaged the eggs, number of eggs, quality class, size, best pre-date, warning date and how they should be stored.
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