The Process of Egg Production

Eggs are common in our dietary food especially in breakfast. They contain many nutrients which are beneficial for our body and can be eaten in different ways. It is important for us to know the process of egg production.

1. Egg Laying

Hens are fed the healthful diet and lay eggs in a controlled environment. Egg laying need suitable temperature and lighting. In the modern feeding industry, computers are applied for maintain comfortable temperature and humidity levels, suitable ventilation and lighting.

2. Egg Collection

When laid by hens in the cages, eggs should be collected immediately, otherwise they will be not fresh. During collection, the waste between eggs and eggs are cleaned by professional tools. The whole collection process is controlled by the belt conveyor efficiently.

3. Egg Washing

Egg washing machine can wash eggs with high efficiency. Egg washing is aimed for cleaning and disinfect the eggs for our eating. The machine uses nylon brush or stainless steel wire brush to clean off the dirt on the surface of eggshell.

4. Egg Inspection

Different parts of the eggs are examined without cracking the shell. The condition of the shell, albumen and yolk are all checked. Inferior eggs are removed to guarantee the high quality of eggs we use to cook.

5. Egg Grading

Egg grading machine is designed to classify different sizes of eggs. The grading standard is weight of eggs. The main parts of the machine incude egg conveying belt, egg groove, egg grader and egg filtrating floor.

6. Egg Packing

To minimize breakage, eggs are packed in fiber or foam cartons. Each carton is printed with the appropriate grade and size, expiration date or sell by date for store and consumers.

After above processes, eggs are cooled and shipped to every supermarket for selling. After purchasing, it is vital to know how to prolong the freshness. If you want to engage in egg processing, we can offer complete sets of machines for your needs of various capacity.