2016 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 4 - Eggs
Section 3 - Definitions.

4-4-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:

• (1) "Addled" or "white rot" means putrid or rotten.

• (2) "Adherent yolk" means the yolk has settled to one side and become fastened to the shell.

• (3) "Black rot" means the egg has deteriorated to such an extent that the whole interior presents a blackened appearance.

• (4) "Black spot" means mould or bacteria have developed in isolated areas inside the shell.

• (5) "Blood ring" means bacteria have developed to such an extent that blood is formed.

• (6) "Candling" means the act of determining the condition of an egg by holding it before a strong light in such a way that it shines through the egg and reveals its contents.

• (7) "Mouldy" means mould spores have formed within the shell.

Enacted by Chapter 2, 1979 General Session