Arriving at the grading station
Eggs get collected from the farm and delivered to the grading station. Let’s follow the journey of the egg through the grading station. Once the eggs are transported from the farm to the grading station, they are washed and cleaned.
Watch and Learn all about the egg grading process.
What is candling?
The eggs are passed over a strong light during what is called the candling process. Candling makes sure the shell is clean, without cracks, the egg white is thick and the yolk is well-centred.
Did you know…
This process used to be done using a candle, but advancements in technology now allow us to use lights.
Size matters!
Next, the eggs are weighed and separated by size in peewee, small, medium, large, extra large and jubo before moving on to be put into cartons.
Then off they go to the store
Once in the cartons, the eggs are delivered to your grocery store shelves by refrigerated trucks.
Did you know…
The entire process of getting eggs from farm to store only takes about 4-7 days!
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