Cholesterol content in market hen eggs

The yolk cholesterol content in eggs of White Hisex laying hybrid from 3 specialized commercial farms averaged 1230, 1330 and 1230 mg/100 g of yolk over an 11-months laying period, i.e. 303, 304 and 309 mg cholesterol/100 g of consumable egg portions. In testing Babcock B-380, Moravia SSL, Shaver Starcross 288, and Hisex HX-1, the av. cholesterol content varied from 1200 to 1360 mg/100 g of yolk or from 372 to 444 mg/100 g of consumable egg portions. Throughout the egg-laying period, the yolk cholesterol content fluctuated rather irregularly and showed great variability (variation coefficient 9.7-18.2%). The values recorded failed to follow any of the common functions of the trend. Intensive market egg production was found to be associated with decreases in yolk cholesterol content.