The first digit stamped on an egg identifies the farming system, and 0 means organic. At Eggocéntrico, organic eggs are the main ingredient in many of our Madrid brunch dishes.
You may have seen us talk about “happy eggs”. To understand their origin, look at the production code and the information that comes with the product.
How to read the code on an egg
The Catalan Food Safety Agency explains that the first digit is followed by letters for the country and numbers identifying the farm. ES stands for Spain.
The code helps identify the production system and trace the egg’s origin. It does not tell you how an egg will be cooked or replace the storage information on the packaging.
What lies behind code 0
Organic production has specific feed and husbandry requirements. The European Commission sets out its principles, including organic feed and outdoor access under the conditions for organic livestock farming.
An egg stamped with code 0 comes from that organic production. The code describes the production system; by itself, it does not establish a higher nutrient content or a particular yolk colour.
How we use eggs in our dishes
Our Eggs Benedict come poached, with bacon and hollandaise on brioche. In the Eggocéntrico sandwich, the eggs are scrambled and paired with cheddar, chives, caramelised onion and sriracha mayo.
Our Turkish Eggs use lemon-garlic crème fraîche, kale and chilli butter. One main ingredient, several ways to enjoy it. Browse the menu to choose yours.
Find us at Calle Gutiérrez Solana 6, near the Bernabéu. Book a table and decide how you like your eggs.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 0 on an egg mean?
It identifies organic production. It is the first digit stamped on the shell.
What eggs does Eggocéntrico use?
We use organic eggs in our egg dishes, as listed on the restaurant menu.