A recent report revealed that Argentina is the second country of the world that consumes the most eggs. It is a key superfood, which contains several health benefitsIt is easy to access, cheap and provides alternatives for all types of diets.
The boom of the production and internal consumption of chicken eggs They had important growth in 2024, due to the Incorporation of new technologies and inflation, which was below the general in regards to this noble food product.
The data arise from the analysis of the Argentine Chamber of Producers and Industrializers Poultry (Capia). The report showed that Internal consumption went from 336 units in 2023, to 363 in 2024, which implied an interannual rise of 7.98%.
This level of consumption equals about 23.5 kilos of egg per inhabitant per year and in that way Argentina became “the second consumer of the planet, behind Mexico with 378 units and in front of Colombia with 343 units”, Said Capia.
It also highlighted “the incorporation of technology, expansion and creation of new farms and new management systems” that gave rise to “growth of the levels of eggs produced” that They went from 15,807.62 million in 2023 to 17,432 million in last year, with a growth of 10.28%. This level of production was equivalent to “About 553 eggs per second Throughout 2024, ”they said from the camera.
“Thanks to the daily and permanent commitment of Argentina’s producers with sustainable and friendly production to good practices, it reached A growth in the productive park of 8.64%, representing 53,110,000 birds in 2023 to 57,700,000 birds in position in 2024throughout the country’s width, ”said the entity.
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Besides, Internal consumption went from 336 units in 2023, to 363 last year, with an annual rise of 7.98%. This level of consumption equals about 23.5 kilos of egg per inhabitant per year and in that way Argentina became “the second consumer of the planet, behind Mexico with 378 units and in front of Colombia with 343 units”, Said Capia.
The entity chaired by Juan Andrés Kutulas Vrsalovic He stressed that “The price of the egg box had an average inflation of 56.75% from January to December 2024, when the inflation accumulated according to the CPI of the same year was 117.8%. ”
“This means that the effort of the producers has been very important, since They have not transferred at price all inflation of 2024, only 48.17%”He said.
As another “great news” highlighted the price drop in relation to that of corn, the main food of laying birds: “The index Egg drawers x tons of corn went from 5.98 to 4.08 drawers, 46.71% less than in 2023”Capia said.
The benefits of the egg
According to the Institute of Egg Studies and the Argentine Chamber of Poultry Producers (Capia), the greatest benefits that this food brings for the body are:
Dietary protein
This food covers 10% of an adult’s protein recommendations and 30 % of protein recommendations in children. He is responsible for the production of enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters and antibodies. Help in cell regeneration, the development and maintenance of lean mass (muscles).
Colina source
It is a nutrient essential for the development and normal functioning of the organismwhich is not normally synthesized in sufficient quantity and therefore must be obtained from food. Colina deficiency translates into liver deterioration, growth problems, infertility, hypertension, cancer and memory loss, among other symptoms.
Great contribution of vitamins and minerals
An egg provides significant amounts of a wide range of vitamins (A, B2, Biotina, B12, D, Eetc.) and minerals (Phosphorus, selenium, iron, iodine and zinc) that contribute to cover a large part of the daily nutrient needs. It is also a great source of Biotinwhich is related to skin protection and the maintenance of important body functions.
Eye Benefits
The egg has a lot of Luteine and Zeaxantinewhich are two bioactive compounds, which act as antioxidants that are deposited in the eye and it has been shown that they protect and prevent from cataracts and macular degeneration, frequent causes of blindness in advanced ages.
It is ally in weight loss diets
The egg is a fundamental food to include in weight descent plans because, by containing proteins, it is a food that contribute to satiety. In addition, it is low in calories: it brings only 75 calories per unit. In this way the appetite decreases by providing few calories and many nutrients.
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