Egg Grades

Two common grades for eggs given by the USDA.

• USA

• A and AA

• USDA

What is the primary factor that determines the grade of an egg?

• Size of the egg

• Color of the egg

• Quality of the egg's shell, white, and yolk

• Weight of the egg

Which of the following grades indicates the highest quality of eggs?

• Grade AA

• Grade A

• Grade B

• Grade C

In the context of egg grading, what does the term 'candling' refer to?

• Boiling eggs to check their quality

• Using a light to inspect the interior quality of eggs

• Measuring the weight of eggs

• Checking the color of the egg shell

Which part of the egg is primarily assessed during the grading process?

• Egg shell

• Egg yolk

• Egg white

• All of the above

What is the main difference between Grade A and Grade B eggs?

• Shell color

• Shell thickness

• Interior quality

• Size

How does the air cell size affect the grade of an egg?

• Larger air cells indicate higher quality

• Smaller air cells indicate higher quality

• Air cell size does not affect egg grade

• Air cell size only affects the weight of the egg

Which scientific tool is commonly used to grade eggs?

• Microscope

• Spectrometer

• Candler

• Thermometer

What is the significance of the egg white's viscosity in grading?

• Higher viscosity indicates a fresher egg

• Lower viscosity indicates a fresher egg

• Viscosity does not affect egg grading

• Viscosity only affects the taste of the egg

Why is the yolk's position important in egg grading?

• A centered yolk indicates a higher quality egg

• A yolk near the shell indicates a higher quality egg

• Yolk position does not affect egg grading

• Yolk position only affects the egg's taste