HAR §4-46-2. Standards for quality of individual shell eggs

(a) The shell of an AA quality egg shall be clean, unbroken, and practically normal; the air cell shall not exceed one-eighth inch in depth, may show unlimited movement, and may be free or bubbly; the white shall be clear and firm so that the yolk is only slightly defined when the egg is twirled before the candling light; and the yolk shall be practically free from apparent defects. (b) The shell of an A quality egg shall be clean, unbroken, and practically normal; the air cell shall not exceed 3/16 inch in depth, may show unlimited movement, and may be free or bubbly; the white shall be clear and at least reasonably firm so that the yolk outline is only fairly well defined when the egg is twirled before the candling light; and the yolk shall be practically free from apparent defects. (c) The shell of a B quality egg shall be unbroken, may be abnormal, and may show slightly stained areas but not prominent stains or adhering dirt or foreign material; provided that the defects do not appreciably detract from the appearance of the egg. When the stain is localized, approximately 1/32 of the shell surface may be moderately stained and when the stained areas are scattered, approximately 1/16 of the shell surface may be moderately stained. The air cell may exceed 3/16 inch in depth, may show unlimited movement, and may be free or bubbly. The white may be weak and watery so that the yolk outline is plainly visible when the egg is twirled before the candling light. The yolk may appear dark, enlarged, and flattened, may show clearly visible germ development but no 46-4 §4-46- blood due to such development, and may show other serious defects that do not render the egg inedible. Small blood spots or meat spots aggregating not more than one-eighth inch in diameter may be present. [Eff 5/29/81; am and comp 8/l8/83; am and comp 3/24/86] (Auth: HRS §147-74) (Imp: HRS §147-74)