Germany's love affair with the egg – DW – 03/28/2018 (2024)

Kate MüserMarch 28, 2018

Eggs are everywhere ahead of Easter. In Germany, they even grow on trees and are eaten with special miniature utensils. Now that's true love.

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While no German breakfast spread is complete without a soft-boiled egg and all the trimmings, it is just one ingredient in the extensive meal. For a closer look at what makes up a real German breakfast, join Kate Müser on Meet the Germans in the video below.

You'll find more from Meet the Germans on YouTubeor at dw.com/MeettheGermans.

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How many eggs do Germans eat? ›

This statistic shows the average number of eggs consumed per head in Germany from 2006 to 2022. In 2022, average per capita egg consumption amounted to 230 eggs, based on preliminary figures.

How do Germans eat soft boiled eggs? ›

In Germany, the soft-boiled egg is a requirement at every big Sunday breakfast. Typically, it is not considered a main dish and not eaten with an omnipresent bread roll, but stands alone in a dish of its own, like a work of art adorned only with a dash of salt. Usually the yolk - the "Eigelb" - is left runny.

How much do eggs cost in Germany? ›

The retail price range in Euro for eggs is between EUR 2.41 and EUR 4.06 per kilogram or between EUR 1.09 and EUR 1.84 per pound(lb) in Berlin and Leipzig.

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