FAQ
First, each egg goes through candling. This step consists of a visual inspection to check the egg for staleness, blood clots, fertility and growth.
In a nutshell, we look for these signs of superior quality:
- How do we test our eggs for the best quality?Reasonably firm albumen (egg white);
- Indistinct yolk outline;
- Round yolk located at the centre of the egg;
- An air cell (air pocket) no more than 5 mm deep.
The eggshell:
- Has less than 3 spots totalling less than 25 mm2 and is otherwise free of dirt and stains;
- Has a normal or nearly normal shape and may have some rough areas and lines;
- Is not cracked.