7 Pa. Code § 87.22

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 52, December 28, 2024

Section 87.22 - Terms descriptive of the air cell of an egg

The following terms shall be used in describing the air cell of eggs:

(1)Air cell. The air space between shell membranes normally located in the large end of the egg.

(2)Depth. Distance from the top of the air cell to the bottom when the egg is held air cell up.

(3)Practically regular. Maintains a practically fixed position in the egg and shows a fairly even outline with no more than 3/16 of an inch movement in any direction as the egg is rotated.

(4)Free air cell. Moves freely toward uppermost point in the egg as the egg is rotated slowly.

(5)Bubbly air cell. Ruptured, resulting in one or more small air bubbles usually floating beneath the main air cell.

7 Pa. Code § 87.22

The provisions of this § 87.22 adopted August 18, 1964; amended June 16, 1972, effective 6/17/1972, 2 Pa.B. 1042; amended April 5, 1974, effective 4/6/1974, 4 Pa.B. 660; amended June 16, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 1042.