Chicken eggs are one of the biggest staples of any kitchen across the globe. Indeed, it is estimated that roughly 4.86 billion chicken eggs are consumed around the world daily, amounting to around 1.78 trillion eggs per year. But why has this specific egg become the average food source for so many people?
While chicken eggs are not the only eggs consumed by humans, they are by far the primary. Indeed, they are so common that most people rarely consider eating eggs from another bird.
So, why is the humble chicken egg the most obvious one to eat? Click on to find out.