Egg (marked with code DE-0329711)

The product is a fresh chicken egg originating from Germany, as indicated by the mandatory European Union egg marking 'DE' visible on the shell. This code is part of a traceability system established in 2004 to inform consumers about the farming method, country of origin, and the specific production facility.

According to the stamp 'DE-0329711', the egg was produced in Germany ('DE'). Specifically, the digits '03' identify the federal state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), which is the leading region for egg production in Germany. While the first digit (farming method) is partially obscured or missing in the image, these codes usually indicate whether the egg is organic (0), free-range (1), or from barn housing (2). The remaining digits '29711' represent the specific farm and hen house registration number. Most of these eggs are distributed through major German retail chains or local cooperatives and are produced by independent agricultural farms under strict EU welfare and quality regulations.