The following terms shall be used in describing the air cell of eggs:
- (1) Air cell. The air space between shell membranes normally located in the large end of the egg.
- (2) Depth. Distance from the top of the air cell to the bottom when the egg is held air cell up.
- (3) Practically regular. Maintains a practically fixed position in the egg and shows a fairly even outline with no more than 3/16 of an inch movement in any direction as the egg is rotated.
- (4) Free air cell. Moves freely toward uppermost point in the egg as the egg is rotated slowly.
- (5) Bubbly air cell. Ruptured, resulting in one or more small air bubbles usually floating beneath the main air cell.
Source
The provisions of this § 87.22 adopted August 18, 1964; amended June 16, 1972, effective June 17, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 1042; amended April 5, 1974, effective April 6, 1974, 4 Pa.B. 660; amended June 16, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 1042. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1712).