Cholesterol content in eggs

[twhudson]

Does anyone know of a place where eggs can be sent to have the cholesterol level checked in eggs? My chickens are pastured raised and are eating organic feed. I would like to have this level checked.

Thanks

 

[Reinbeau]

Mother Earth News has a page and links to where you can get your eggs tested. It's not cheap, they have arranged a 10% discount, but you can do separate nutrients for less:

* cholesterol: $110 ($99 w/Mother Earth discount)
* fatty acid profile: $110 ($99 w/Mother Earth discount)
* vitamin E: $125 ($112.50 w/Mother Earth discount)
* folic acid: $125 ($112.50 w/Mother Earth discount)
* selenium: $50 ($45 w/Mother Earth discount)
* beta carotene: $90 ($81 w/Mother Earth discount)​

 

[greyfields]

You Extension office should have the names of some labs near you. It's not very hard to get done, once you figure out where to send them. I know people who grow eggs and have done just that and market their nutritional informaiton.