date:Oct 16, 2014
rate the moment they are laid, the faster they are cooled, the safer and better quality they are. Consistency in cooling rates and final temperature are vital for product quality and enhanced safety.
Egg deterioration begins with moisture loss and the release of CO2 into the surrounding air. Refrigeration slows both of these processes thereby extending the shelf life of the egg, said Kenneth E. Anderson, Ph.D., Professor, Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University -