N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1 § 190.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024
Section 190.12 - Summary for quality of individual shell eggs

Specifications for Each Quality Factor

Quality FactorAA QualityA QualityB Quality
ShellCleanCleanClean to slightly stained*
UnbrokenUnbrokenUnbroken
Practically normalPractically normalAbnormal
Air Cell[ inch or less in depth3/16 inch or less in depthOver 3/16 inch in depth
Unlimited movement and free or bubblyUnlimited movement and free or bubblyUnlimited movement and free or bubbly
WhiteClearClearWeak and watery
FirmReasonably firmSmall blood and meat spots present**
YolkOutline slighty definedOutline fairly well definedOutline plainly visible
Practically freePractically freeEnlarged and flattened
from defectsfrom defectsClearly visible germ development but no blood. Other serious defects

For eggs with dirty or broken shells, the standards of quality provide two additional qualities. These are:

DirtyCheck
Unbroken. Adhering dirt or foreign material, prominent stains, moderate stained areas in excess of B quality.Broken or cracked shell but membranes intact, not leaking.

Footnotes

* Moderately stained areas permitted (1/32 of surface if localized, or 1/16 if scattered).

** If they are small (aggregating not more than 1/8 inch in diameter).

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 § 190.12