Brown Egg

Brown eggs are laid by breeds of chickens with red or brown feathers and earlobes, such as Rhode Island Reds, Sussex, and Plymouth Rocks. They have a slightly thicker shell than white eggs but are nutritionally identical. The brown color comes from a pigment called protoporphyrin, which is deposited on the shell during the laying process.

Brown eggs are often associated with organic and free-range farming, though their color does not indicate a difference in quality or taste. They are commonly used for cooking, baking, and other culinary purposes.