Eggs are highly nutrient-dense foods, containing protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds. Eggs used in packaged goods are normally preserved, and it may be difficult to determine the method of preservation. Eggs used in packaged foods often come from non-organic conventional farms, where farming methods may be harmful to the chickens and environment, resulting in lower quality eggs. To learn more about whole eggs that are not used as an ingredient and which labels can point you to higher-quality eggs, check out our article here.