Shell Eggsδ Quote by Ruby Parker Puckett
““TABLE 17.3 Official USDA Size Categories for Shell EggsΔ Verified by Egg Board 1981 and 2010. U.S. Weights or Classes, Size Minimum Weight per Dozen, Ounces Minimum Weight* per 30-Dozen Case, Pounds Jumbo 30 56 lbs. Extra large 27 50 1/2 lbs. Large 24 45 lbs. Medium 21 39 1/2 lbs. Small 18 34 lbs. Peewee 15 28 lbs. *Weight may include corrugated fiber case and filler between layers of eggs.””
About This Quote
Source USDA Publication: Egg Size Standards, 1981 & 2010
Official categories define egg sizes by weight per dozen, guiding consumers and producers.
In simple terms: Egg sizes are standardized by weight.
Key Takeaway
Use standards for buying and selling.
Themes
food industry
standardization
consumer info
Mood
informative
neutral
Type
educational
reference
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- restaurant inventory
- farm sales
- nutrition labeling
Key Concepts
measurement
regulation
market consistency
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you know your preferred egg size?
- How do size categories affect pricing?
A Different Perspective
Standards may not reflect regional preferences.
