Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.02.11.200

Current through August 31, 2023
Section 02.02.11.200 - TERMS DESCRIPTIVE OF THE YOLK
01.Outline Slightly Defined (AA Quality). A yolk outline that is indistinctly indicated and appears to blend into the surrounding white as the egg is twirled (3-15-22)
02.Outline Fairly Well Defined (A Quality). A yolk outline that is discernible but not clearly outlined as the egg is twirled. (3-15-22)
03.Outline Plainly Visible (B Quality). A yolk outline that is clearly visible as a dark shadow when the egg is twirled. (3-15-22)
04.Enlarged and Flattened (B Quality). A yolk in which the yolk membranes and tissues have weakened and moisture has been absorbed from the white to such an extent that it appears definitely enlarged and flat. (3-15-22)
05.Practically Free From Defects (AA or A Quality). A yolk that shows no germ development but may show other very slight defects on its surface. (3-15-22)
06.Serious Defects (B Quality). A yolk that shows well developed spots or areas and other serious defects, such as olive yolks, that do not render the egg inedible. (3-15-22)
07.Clearly Visible Germ Development (B Quality). A development of the germ spot on the yolk of a fertile egg that has progressed to a point where it is plainly visible as a definite circular area or spot with no blood in evidence. (3-15-22)
08.Blood Due to Germ Development. Blood caused by development of the germ in a fertile egg to the point where it is visible as definite lines or as a blood ring. Such an egg is classified as inedible. (3-15-22)

Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.02.11.200