Characterization of Dirt on White-Shelled Table Eggs through Image Analysis [RESEARCH NOTE]

Authors

Maria Patricia Azanza, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 PhilippinesFollow
Dominic Panaligan, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 Philippines
Bryan Kenneth Desierdo, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 Philippines

Publication Date

12-1-2021

Abstract

The study reports the laboratory-scale use of image analysis to categorize dirty white-shelled table eggs. Data generated from image analysis were subjected to statistical analysis and compared with established standards categorizing dirty white-shelled table eggs for washing and sanitation or for use in food processing. The average Quartile 1 (2.49%) and Quartile 3 (9.28%) values of percent surface dirt were found to be proximate to quality standard guidelines values of ≤ 3.12% and < 10% from USDA (2000) and PNS (2005), respectively. These limits were recommended as possible guidelines for classifying eggs into those that are acceptable as table eggs, acceptable for processing with washing and sanitation, and unacceptable for food use.

Recommended Citation

Azanza, Maria Patricia; Panaligan, Dominic; and Desierdo, Bryan Kenneth (2021) "Characterization of Dirt on White-Shelled Table Eggs through Image Analysis [RESEARCH NOTE]," The Philippine Agricultural Scientist: Vol. 104: No. 4, Article 9.
Available at: https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/pas/vol104/iss4/9