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Is the Information on the Egg Label Claimed by Egg Producer True?

Anis Zahira, A. Salleh, S.M. and Yaakub, H.*

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 2021 24(2): 59-65

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As the egg consumers, it would be of interest if the information on the label claimed by the egg producer is true and safe food to consume. Information on the label of egg packaging has always been argued by consumers because some of them believe that the information stated on the label mislead. This study aims to validate the information on the label of the egg packaging claimed by the egg producer based on the best before date (BBD) with egg quality to help consumers to consume a quality and safe product. A study had been carried out where two egg grades, B and C were used as replicates. The weight of eggs was measured and divided into two groups. Then, they were subjected to storage at room (RT: 24?C to 26?C) and refrigerator temperature (FT: 1?C to 10?C) from the day bought until reached the best before date. Results were analysed using t-test and ANOVA using SAS software. The result proposed that the mean egg weight exceed the egg weight stated on the label of the packaging. There was a significant difference (p0.05) for shape index, yolk colour, shell weight (%) and shell thickness. Egg stored in refrigerator temperature showed better quality until best before date than the egg in room temperature. Therefore, this study highlights the importance of information on the egg label and for consumers to choose an egg with the longest best before date. The low temperature of storage also needs to take into account to maintain the egg quality.