Food Quality & Safety
UtriPhyll
Reach your yolk color goals with ease
Broiler / Chick
Layer Hen
Layer Hen (Eggs)
The color of egg yolks can significantly influence consumer perception and preference. In many regions, a deeper yellow or orange yolk is associated with higher quality and better taste. Carotenoids are the most commonly used pigments in laying hens’ diets. They are responsible for the yellow, orange, and red colors in egg yolks. The use of pigments in laying hens’ diets can help meet consumer expectations and ensure market compliance.
The Challenge
How does UTRIX enhance egg yolk pigmentation?
Key Benefits
What UtriPhyll delivers
Application
Powder in feed
Certification
Halal Certified
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Canthaxanthin is absorbed through the digestive tract and deposited in the egg yolk, providing orange-red pigmentation. Since yolk color results from the combination of yellow and red pigments, adequate yellow pigment sources — such as the natural xanthophylls found in corn — are essential to achieve the desired yolk hue. UtriPhyll® helps fine-tune and intensify yolk color while complementing the yellow pigment contribution from the diet.
Yes. Use UtriPhyll® at the recommended inclusion level depending on corn level and desired yolk tone. Start lower and adjust gradually. For a stronger yellow, include high-xanthophyll raw materials.
Yes. UtriPhyll® can be used effectively when synthetic yellow pigments are unavailable. The final yolk color will depend on the balance between the yellow pigments naturally supplied by corn and the orange-red pigmentation provided by UtriPhyll®. Inclusion rates should be adjusted according to dietary corn levels and the desired yolk color target.
Initial changes may become noticeable within 7–10 days after adjusting the inclusion level. Full color expression is typically achieved after approximately 14 days of consistent feeding.
If yolk color remains below target, evaluate these factors as they can significantly affect pigment absorption and deposition: feed intake, fat quality and inclusion level, feed mixing uniformity, presence of mycotoxins, gut health status, and storage conditions of feed.
Consistent yolk color requires stable pigment inclusion, good feed manufacturing practices, uniform feed mixing, consistent raw material quality, proper bird health and gut function, and regular monitoring of yolk color using a yolk fan or equivalent color scale.
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