Determination of cholesterol in Italian chicken eggs

► Cholesterol content of eggs from Campania Region (Italy) is lower then reported values. ► We determine by gas chromatography the cholesterol content of egg yolk without the lipid saponification reaction. ► The cholesterol content in analysed eggs (157 ± 3 mg/egg) is lower than literature reported values. ► There is no correlation between egg weight or dimensions, and its cholesterol content. ► The egg cholesterol content does not vary after storage way after the expiration date suggested for consumption.