Quality and labeling of eggs marketed in the city of Valença - RJ

Authors

  • LUCAS BARROS CORREA NETTO Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária de Valença

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v12n9a173.1-9

Keywords:

Eggs, food hygiene, eggs inspection

Abstract

The egg is considered a complete food by its nutritional characteristics, and because of it is consumed by all social classes. The storage conditions are fundamental to maintain the nutritional qualities of the eggs. For this it is necessary an evaluation of the product from the process of leaving the farms to the arrival in the market from where it will go to the final consumer’s table. The objective of this work was to evaluate the eggs that are marketed in the city of Valença - RJ and verify if they are ready to go to the consumer's table. For this purpose, 10 cartons containing 12 eggs were obtained, and the hygienic sanitary conditions and how the eggs were kept in establishments were observed. The 12 evaluated attributes were classified in conformity and nonconformity, having as conclusion that the establishments are not marketing the eggs according to the legislation.

Published

2018-09-14

Issue

Section

Produção animal

How to Cite

Quality and labeling of eggs marketed in the city of Valença - RJ. (2018). Pubvet, 12(09). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v12n9a173.1-9