Goldhen Eggs
EDITOR’S NOTE 2: Since we reached out to Rose Acre Farms and updated this post, we’ve received a number of (sometimes heated) comments for or against the Bible verse on the carton. We understand that people will have different opinions about this subject, but given that this post is primarily about the eggs themselves, we’ve decided that comments related to whether the verse should or should not be there are off-topic according to our Community Guidelines, and will be moderated accordingly. (Also, keep in mind that this site is not run by either Aldi or Rose Acre Farms.)
EDITOR’S NOTE 1: We’ve received more comments and emails about the Bible verse printed on the egg carton — mostly positive, some negative — than the eggs themselves. We decided to reach out to Rose Acre Farms, the egg’s producers, to find out the story behind the verse. Here was the response:
“The Bible verse came about on our cartons from our founder, David W. Rust, who held that verse special to him through out his life. He had it placed on Rose Acre Farms egg cartons in 1980, where it has remained to this day! It has always garnered letters of sincere appreciation from customers all across the USA as a positive message of hope.”
The verse in question, Psalms 118:24, is also prominently displayed on the Rose Acre Farms website.
In the 1970s, there was a great scare over eggs. Eggs were high in cholesterol, we were told, and government guidelines told us that too many eggs could lead to higher cholesterol, which in turn would lead to greater risk for heart disease.
However, in recent years, eggs have enjoyed some vindication. Part of the reason is because we’ve learned that just because we take in a product with cholesterol doesn’t mean our body turns it into cholesterol. In fact, research seems to indicate having an egg a day can actually have benefits, and that foods high in sugar or transfats may be a bigger cause of cholesterol increase. There are some exceptions to this rule — some doctors warn diabetics to avoid egg yolks, for example — but eggs, eaten in moderation, do not appear to be the heart danger we once thought them to be. (Bacon, sadly, is another matter.)
Eggs, though, can be costly. But not if you get them from Aldi.
Goldhen Eggs come in your standard carton of a dozen Grade A large eggs. The carton is made of “100% reclaimed paper” and is recyclable (or compostable)*. According to the packaging, the eggs are certified by the United Egg Producers, which means, among other things, that there are no growth hormones and that farmers follow certain standards of animal care. The packaging also warns to keep the eggs refrigerated at or below 45 degrees, something common to store-bought eggs.
The carton notes that the eggs are produced in Seymour, Indiana. A quick search of the address reveals the source to be Rose Acre Farms, one of the largest egg producers in the United States.
From a nutrition perspective, there’s a lot to like here. Each egg contains only 70 calories, 1.5 grams of saturated fat (8% recommended daily allowance), and 70 mg of sodium (3% recommended daily allowance). Each egg also contains 6 grams of protein (12% recommended daily amount). Maybe most importantly, eggs are a filling breakfast food; eating two eggs can keep you full longer than, say, cereal, which can be really helpful if you are trying to cut down on snacking.
Aldi eggs, for their part, taste just like any other egg, but they don’t cost just like any other egg.
Prices vary, but we’ve seen them as cheap as 50 cents a dozen — or about 4 cents an egg — and some people we know have reported them even cheaper than that. Eating the $5 discount breakfast at your local restaurant might seem like a deal, but not when you can cook up two eggs on your own skillet for as much as 98.4% less. (Aldi toast isn’t expensive, either.)
The Verdict:
Goldhen Eggs are one of the biggest no-brainers at Aldi. They’re inexpensive, quality eggs that do whatever you need them to at breakfast, or even outside of breakfast. Highly recommended.
* A few years ago Aldi Reviewer’s Rachael noticed that Aldi eggs were suddenly coming in Styrofoam rather than the recyclable (and compostable) paper carton. She contacted Aldi, and Aldi told her that the reason for the change was because of a fire that damaged the factory where the cardboard cartons were manufactured. Fortunately, Aldi was soon able to resume selling their eggs in the original packaging, which they continue to do at the time of this post.
I wish ALDI eggs were that cheap in my area. I haven’t seen lower than 1.98/dozen. They were as high as 2.99/dozen only recently.
Are the eggs pasteurized?
They are not, and to our knowledge Aldi does not regularly carry pasteurized eggs. (When I need raw eggs for recipes I have to go elsewhere.)
my main concerns about aldis eggs if the chickens are humanely farmed. i will only buy when i know for sure the living condition for these chickens
Me too
Does cage free mean free range??? Or are the chickens in a HUGE stuffy building running all over each other????
Cage free means the hens live inside a barn but not inside cages. Free range means they have access to the outdoors. The eggs in this review do not come from cage free or free range chickens.
Can you tell me if Goldhen eggs are fed corn, soy , etc. They say 100 vegetable fed, what does that mean?
Thanks
The eggs referenced in this post do not have a vegetarian-fed label. Are you perhaps referring to the Goldhen Free Range Eggs at Aldi? Here’s our other post about the different types of eggs at Aldi: https://www.aldireviewer.com/goldhen-cage-free-eggs-simplynature-organic-cage-free-eggs/
I love that they offer free range, but they are in plastic cartons which are not recyclable where I live. Very upsetting. I’d buy them if they came in a paper carton.
This is my favorite egg! I so appreciate being able to buy hormone-free eggs at a reasonable price. Even the carton brightens my day. People concerned about the animal welfare could checkout RoseAcres farm’s website. https://www.goodegg.com/animal-welfare
I do love all animals and also will continue to buy free range eggs. I hope that Aldi offers free range.
https://www.aldireviewer.com/goldhen-cage-free-eggs-simplynature-organic-cage-free-eggs/
Goldhen Pasture Raised Large Brown Eggs – Grade A delivered to my door by ALDI on October 12, 2022, were bizarre dark orange egg yolks and when I tried to boil three of them you could not get them peeled. They did not have a good taste. Disgusting…
The darker color is a sign of higher nutritional value in the eggs, often much higher. Chickens that are raised outdoors in pastured conditions have access to eat grass, plants, insects and other things that provide higher nutritional value than eggs from chickens that are just fed ‘chicken feed’, which is essentially grains. Pasture raised hens have nearly optimal conditions to produce eggs which are healthy and stay healthier themselves. They are doing what chickens want to do, which is to scratch and forage freely all day. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/are-pasture-raised-eggs-healthier_l_61005ad3e4b000b997dbbbcc
Or they’re feeding the chickens turmeric… Either way they taste pretty good