They don't "taste" better on their own, but the fact remains that fresh yolk is firmer. Firmer yolks yield better results in some recipes, thus creating a bette

They don't "taste" better on their own, but the fact remains that fresh yolk is firmer. Firmer yolks yield better results in some recipes, thus creating a better product, and tasting better. Also, texture wise, fresh eggs are better. Taste involves all the senses.