JUDGING EXTERIOR EGG QUALITY
Shell texture
Eggs with faulty texture are much
weaker in shell strength and may be broken during distribution.
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Eggs with small calcium deposits are classified as Grade A. |
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Shells with large calcium deposits (greater than 1/8 inch in diameter)
should be classified as Grade B. |
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A good rule of thumb is that if you were to pull your fingernail across a
calcium deposit, and there would be a good size hole if it came off, it would
be classified as Grade B. You need to use your imagination for this, however,
since touching of the eggs is not permitted.
There is no standard for the number of calcium deposits. Therefore, eggs with small calcium deposits over the entire shell may be classified as Grade A if otherwise qualified.
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