Egg Quality Defects and Grading Quiz

Egg Quality Defects and Grading

• No Defects Grade A: Eggs classified as Grade A exhibit no visible defects and are considered to have the highest quality.

• Slight/Moderate Stain Grade B: Eggs with minor stains may be categorized as Grade B, indicating a lesser quality than Grade A.

• Pronounced Thin Spots Grade B: Noticeable thin areas in the eggshell may reduce the grading to B, indicating a potential weakness.

• Adhering Dirt/Foreign Material No Grade (NG): Eggs showing dirt or foreign substances are not graded and considered unsuitable for sale.

• Checked NG: Eggs with cracks or checks are deemed unfit for grading and consumption.

• Leaker NG: Eggs that leak content due to cracks or weaknesses do not receive a grade and are rejected.

• Prominent Stain NG: Eggs with significant staining do not qualify for any grade due to their poor appearance.

• Dented Checked No Grade: Dents combined with checks result in the egg being ungraded, as they compromise the shell’s integrity.

• Calcium Thin Spots Grade B: Thin spots due to calcium deposits affect the grading, placing the egg in Grade B.

• Body Check Grade B: A body check, which is a specific type of shell defect, results in Grade B status.

• Thin Spots Grade B: Similar to calcium-related thin spots, any visible thin areas warrant a Grade B classification.

• Adhering Material No Grade: Eggs with material stuck to the shell are ungraded due to hygiene concerns.

• Slight Stain Grade B: Minor stains may lead to a Grade B classification, reflecting compromised quality.

• No Defects (Repeated Instances): Consistent references to eggs with no defects at Grade A emphasize the importance of quality standards in grading.