Having gone shopping at the store, the supermarket on the shelves with eggs can be found different in categories, which differ in price. What is the difference between these eggs? How are the categories broken down and which category of chicken eggs is better? Questions that every customer will answer. Let's try to understand this topic.
A product containing "sun" (vitamin "D")
What are the types and categories of eggs
Grocery stores offer customers several varieties established by state standards.
Stamped by piece or by package.
Types of eggs, their marking
There are two main types:
- Dietary. Another name is “Young” - from under chicken. They are distinguished by freshness; after demolition, the 1st week has not passed. It is recommended to eat raw. Do not store at sub-zero temperatures. It will be bad to clean if cooked. Marking - "D".
- Canteens. It is stored in the refrigerator - no more than 90 days, outside - no more than 25 days. Nutritionists do not recommend eating them uncooked, it is necessary to boil, fry. Marking - "C".
Egg categories, labeling
To determine which grade of eggs, they are divided into the following categories:
- “B” is the highest. Weighing from 75g. / Pcs.
- “O” is selective. Slightly smaller than the highest - 65 ÷ 74.9g / pc.
- “C1” is the first. Weight - 55 ÷ 65 rubles / pcs.
- "C2" is the second. Weight - 45 ÷ 54.9g / pcs.
- "C3" is the third. Weight - 35 ÷ 44.9g / pcs.
Category breakdown by weight
Note! When describing a recipe for a dish, we mean eggs weighing 40 ÷ 45g., Which belong to the category "C3".
The abundance of chicken breeds bred by breeders implies a difference not only in weight but also in color.
The vitamin composition of the product is also varied, which depends on the diet of laying hens. In stores you can find eggs, with selenium, iodine, two yolk ones.
Rarely, they are labeled “BIO”, “ECO” - such a mark says that the laying hen grew, rushed, walked freely in the yard in the fresh air, fed her only with grain, without various additives, medicines.
Free-range eggs are considered the most useful.
Organic eggs
What does organic eggs mean? Can this product be artificial? Europe, America, Japan have long developed standards for certification activities, after passing which the product is assigned the category of "organic".
This category is assigned to those who have demolished chickens, having the opportunity to graze freely, walk on the grass. They are fed with grain, herbs, natural feeds, always clean water, without the addition of drugs, in winter - the main feed is wheat, corn, barley.
Does this concept apply in our country? The term "organic origin" is not confirmed at the legislative level, there are no certification companies that would inspect farms. Therefore, if a local producer writes on the packaging the aforementioned term, then it does not guarantee eggs from laying hens on a free range.
Attention! A rare farmer sends products for voluntary research to the RAMS laboratory.
The buyer should carefully study all the information on the packaging before buying. Even imported goods marked “organic product” do not guarantee quality, since Russia does not have a system for checking such goods for declared standards.
Organic eggs are considered the most fortified.
Functional egg products with iodine and carotenoids
Functional products or enriched with vitamin substances are those in which the value of one or another useful substance is increased.
Foods enriched with selenium, iodine are added to the chicken food, as a result of the egg receive additional vitamins, i.e. farmers create a pre-defined product with certain characteristics.
With what additives to choose a product depends on the individual preferences of the buyer.
White and dark eggs
What is the difference between white and dark and which eggs are better? A question that worries many. According to experts: the color of the shell depends on the breed of the laying hen. Useful elements in them the same amount. Dark or white - for the aesthetic taste of the buyer.
Eggs are a healthy product with unique properties that must be consumed by both children and adults. They contain the vitamin of "sun rays", i.e. Vitamin D, which is so necessary in the autumn-winter period.
Important! In rural areas, incubators are often used to remove chickens, since hatching of hens is a very troublesome task that requires constant attention.
Types of Incubators
Incubators are electrical appliances that serve to remove chicks.
There are household (simultaneous use of 10 ÷ 250 pcs.), For farms (250 ÷ 2500 pcs.) And industrial (from 2500 pcs.).
Hand incubators
Manual incubators are used by villagers to take chicks for themselves. Small capacity up to 250 pcs. Manual temperature adjustment. Eggs are also turned over manually for uniform heating.
Automatic incubators
They are divided into types:
- Automatically roll. They use the movement of the trays.
- Turning masonry by rotation on casters.
- Tilt of trays at an angle no more than 450.
- With thermostat: analog, which supports the set temperature and digital, which automatically regulates the temperature, changes the humidity in the incubator, gives a command to turn over the trays.
Rating of the best incubator models
Below is a rating of incubators, the best of Russian-made or imported.
The best domestic incubators
Incubator "Cinderella" IN 45 / 220V with manual rotation
Capacity - 45 pcs. Power - 50W. Maintaining the desired temperature with an error of 0.20C. Manual turning for uniform warming. Strictly follow the operating instructions supplied with the product in order to breed healthy, strong chickens.
Price: about 2000 rubles.
"Cinderella" IN 45 / 220V - an economical option for the withdrawal of chickens
104 incubator for eggs “Lay”, automatic
Fully automatic control, allows you to automatically control the temperature regime, control the value of humidity, thanks to the presence of an ultrasonic sensor.
If the electricity suddenly turns off, it switches to a backup power supply of 12 V, when connected, it returns to the main one.
Turn over automatically after a set period of time. If there is a problem in operation, a red lamp lights up on the control unit.
2 fans inside the incubator provide uniform heating. In addition to the product, you can order cells for goose, duck, increase the number of chicken.
The manufacturer provides warranty service for 24 months.
Price: 7300 rub.
“Lay” works in automatic mode
Incubator "Cinderella" IN 98 / 220V with automatic rotation
Capacity - 98 pcs. Power - 75W.The incubator is equipped with an automatic flip, all eggs placed in it. Additionally, 2 grilles are included. The operating instructions supplied by the manufacturer with the product must be strictly followed.
Price: about 4000 rubles.
Fully automatic incubator
Foreign incubators
Automatic incubator Sititek-112
The incubator has a built-in thermostat, an automatic revolution of 112 pcs.
The main power supply is 220V, there is a built-in battery device in 12V (in case of an emergency power outage).
The temperature controller maintains the desired temperature range with an accuracy of 0.10C. The hygrometer continuously monitors the level of humidity.
The stand provides a stable position, placed eggs on it. There is a special recess for evaporating water.
An ovoscope is included in the product set, which determines the condition of the eggs without removing them from the incubator.
Price: 10500 rub.
Sititek-112 - allows you to bring out healthy chicks
HHD-32 incubator with LCD, LED backlight
Capacity - 32 pcs. Automatically maintains the desired temperature, flips trays at a set interval.
Equipped with a transparent cover that allows you to observe the hatching process. The ventilation system evenly distributes the heat flow between the cells. In case of deviation of the parameters from the set, the device will notify with a sound signal.
Price: 5600 rub.
HHD-32 transparent cover allows you to observe the withdrawal
Semi-professional automatic incubator "IncubatOr36S"
The device is designed for 36 eggs (144 quail eggs). Has 4 programs for breeding chicks of various poultry (geese, ducks, chickens, quail).
You can manually program to breed chicks of other breeds of birds.
Maintaining the desired temperature, turning over, regulating humidity - takes place automatically.
There is a tank for topping up water. Inside the case there is a heating tape. The warming temperature is monitored by two temperature sensors.
The kit includes an ovoscope to check the condition of the eggs.
Price: 8500 rub.
Semi-professional incubator
Note! The above rating is purely informative in nature, is not an advertisement, a call to purchase the listed devices.
Having a large amount of vitamins, nutrients, eggs are a valuable product, the quality of which our health depends on. Grown on free pasture, fed by grain crops, chickens will carry tasty, large eggs with a full complex of vitamins, minerals.
