Should I eat eggs past the best before date?

The best course of action for determining whether your eggs are safe to eat is to check the best by date, along with a few pieces of information that can help determine their freshness. Once a carton has passed its best by date, or 45 days from being processed, those eggs are considered expired and we're unable to guarantee any safety or results from consuming them.

Do you wash the eggs? Does that impact their quality?

Due to FDA regulations and food safety requirements, we must wash our eggs before consumers can receive them. We use a light, organic approved soap to wash our egg shells. After the eggs are washed, they are sanitized with a mild chlorine solution. This does remove the cuticle (or bloom) from the egg, which is a natural protective coating that typically remains on unwashed eggs, but we must wash them per FDA requirements.

How does nutrition impact yolk color?

Natural fluctuations in yolk color can happen for a variety of reasons: flock age, changes in weather, time of year, and even flock location. We routinely check our free range and pasture-raised eggs for yolk color and find they are typically much darker than caged, factory farmed eggs. We're committed to offering our hens a more natural and varied diet, but sometimes these humane practices can lead to lighter yolks from time to time.

What causes blood spots in an egg?

Blood spots are caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk surface when it's being formed. Typically, the presence of blood spots is an indication of a very fresh egg. Blood spots can occur in up to 6% of all brown shelled eggs. Candling methods reveal most eggs with blood spots and those eggs are removed, but even with electronic spotters it is impossible to remove them all.

What causes double yolks?

Double yolks are fairly rare (about 1/1000) and double-yolked eggs tend to be very, very large. These eggs are typically graded as 'Super Jumbo' due to their size. Double yolks primarily come from younger flocks whose bodies are just learning how to lay eggs.

Why do some eggs float in water?

Any egg that floats in water is likely very old and should not be eaten. Every egg contains an air cell that occurs naturally and expands as the egg ages. Once enough oxygen has had time to permeate the shell, the air cell can grow large enough to keep the egg afloat in water. We suggest tossing any eggs that float in water.

Are your liquid egg whites pasteurized?

Our 16 ounce containers of liquid egg whites are pasteurized and are great for most baking applications.

Can I use your liquid egg whites to make meringue desserts?

Because of the effects of the pasteurization process on the protein structure, our liquid egg whites will not whip to soft or stiff peaks and are not recommended for any meringue-style recipes. This includes meringue cookies, meringue toppings, meringue-based frostings, and whipped egg white components in recipes such as fluffy Belgian waffles.

How do I measure your liquid egg whites?

To substitute for 1 large egg white, use 2 tablespoons of our liquid egg whites. To substitute for 1 large whole egg, use 3 tablespoons of our liquid egg whites.

How many eggs does a hen lay per day?

It's right around 1 egg per day for most hen breeds. A typical flock will average around 307 eggs per hen over the first 52 weeks of laying, which will slow down a bit as the hens age.

What causes different egg shell colors?

Egg shell color is determined by the breed of hen and is often related to the color of the feathers over the hen's earlobes. Brown hens, like those on our farms, typically lay brown eggs and white chickens lay white eggs. Shell color has nothing to do with the nutritional content or quality of an egg.

Grass-Fed Butter

Made with cream from grass-fed cows raised on American family-run dairy farms, Nellie’s Grass-Fed Butter starts with the kind of care you can feel good about. With room to roam outdoors and lush green grass to graze, these cows produce cream that churns into rich, creamy butter with delicious flavor. Whether sea-salted or unsalted, from everday cooking to delicious baked goods, grass-fed butter brings a little extra goodness to whatever’s on the table.

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Made with Cream from Grass-Fed Cows
No Antibiotics or Added Hormones
Raised on American Family Farms
Creamy and Delicious

Type Sea salted Unsalted

Available sizes: 8oz carton (2 Sticks)

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Why Choose Nellie's Grass-Fed Butter?

Why Choose Nellie's Grass-Fed Butter

Nellie’s Grass-Fed Butter is made from cream that comes from cows raised on family-run dairy farms, where they spend their days grazing in open pastures. That care and attention result in rich, delicious butter you can feel good about bringing home. Nellie’s is proudly B Corporation Certified since 2013, reflecting our commitment to kindness for people, animals, and the planet.

Animal Welfare, Lifestyle & Certifications

Our grass-fed cows are raised on family-run farms with access to pasture and nutritious forage like grass, alfalfa, timothy, and clover. They are never treated with added hormones or preventative antibiotics. Nellie’s B Corporation Certification helps verify our commitment to responsible farming practices and care for the communities we serve.

Free Range Benefits

Pasture access allows Nellie's cows to move freely, graze comfortably, and engage in natural behaviors in clean, uncrowded environments. This thoughtful approach to animal care supports healthier, lower-stress lives and contributes to the rich, creamy taste of Nellie’s Grass-Fed Butter.

Quality & Taste

Nellie’s Grass-Fed Butter is slow-churned to reduce air trapped in each stick for a thicker, richer texture and creamier flavor that stands out in baking, cooking, and everyday use.

Nutrition & Functional Benefits

Nellie's butter is naturally gluten-free and is processed in a facility that doesn't have gluten or gluten-containing products.

FAQs

Where are Nellie's dairy farms located?

We currently work with 100+ family-owned American dairy farms located in Ohio.

What do Nellie's cows eat?

The cows eat a variety of forages, fresh grasses, and grains, including alfalfa, timothy, and clover. While these can vary from farm to farm, all our family farms work with nutritionists who balance a ratio that includes necessary vitamins and minerals for the cows, depending on their unique needs. This all results in a healthier herd, which ultimately produces healthier milk!

Is your butter gluten-free?

Yes! Nellie's butter does not contain gluten or gluten-containing ingredients and is processed in a facility that does not have gluten or gluten-containing ingredients.

Is your butter Kosher?

Our butter is OU-D Certified. You can learn more about this Kosher certification here.

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Grass-Fed Butter

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Why Choose Nellie's Grass-Fed Butter?

Why Choose Nellie's Grass-Fed Butter

Animal Welfare, Lifestyle & Certifications

Free Range Benefits

Quality & Taste

Nutrition & Functional Benefits

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