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Grade AA |
Grade A |
Grade B |
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Breakout appearance |
Covers a small area. |
Covers a moderate area. |
Covers a wide area. |
Albumen appearance |
Thick and stands high; chalazae prominent. |
Reasonably thick, stands fairly high; chalazae prominent. |
Small amount of thick white; chalazae small or absent; appears weak. |
Yolk appearance |
Firm, round, high. |
Firm and fairly high. |
Somewhat flattened and enlarged. |
Shell appearance |
Approximates usual shape; generally clean; ridges or rough spots that do not affect strength are permitted. |
Same as for AA. |
Abnormal shape; some slight stained areas permitted; unbroken; ridges and thin spots permitted. |
Usage |
Ideal for any use but especially desirable for poaching, frying, and cooking in shell. |
Same as for AA. |
Good for scrambling and baking, and in recipes. |