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2017 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 4 - Eggs
Section 103 - Definitions.

Universal Citation:
UT Code § 4-4-103 (2017)
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Effective 7/1/2017
4-4-103. 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) "Albumen" means the white of an egg.
  • (4) "Black rot" means the egg has deteriorated to such an extent that the whole interior presents a blackened appearance.
  • (5) "Black spot" means mold or bacteria have developed in isolated areas inside the shell.
  • (6) "Blood ring" means bacteria have developed to such an extent that blood is formed.
  • (7) "Candling" means the act of determining the condition of an egg by holding it before a strong light in such a way that the light shines through the egg and reveals the egg's contents.
  • (8) "Moldy" means mold spores have formed within the shell.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session
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