From least to most expensive, we take a look at two eggs from opposite ends of the price spectrum
When Lohas Park, the largest residential development in Hong Kong, opened its first mall this past August, one of the most compelling features we found in its brand new branch of Fresh was a sprawling display of loose eggs—a live supermarket experience that features on-hand staff eggsperts as well as an international egg selection spanning continents, sizes, avian origins and... prices. In fact, the egg selection at Fresh at the Lohas ranges in price from $1.50 per egg to $11 per egg—a massive difference to an everyday shopper. Check out our cheat sheet of every single egg available at the new Fresh at the Lohas wet market-inspired egg stall and seven favourite foods you can upgrade with a more specific egg selection for more specific info on what, exactly, is available. But if you're interested to know what the least expensive egg and the most expensive egg available is, well, here's our breakdown.
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The Least Expensive Egg: Grade A Small American Brown Eggs, $1.50
- Size matters: Generally speaking, small chicken eggs are less expensive than larger specialty eggs
- Grade: The small brown eggs are grade A—one grade up from grade B but not as premium as the top grade AA
- Status: Farm fresh and natural eggs are good, but some people prefer the assurance of USDA certified organic eggs
- Best for: The best way to enjoy these little brown eggs are hard-boiled, but these are well-rounded eggs and work well in a variety of cooking scenarios, including baking and also in breakfast scrambles
