What grade of egg is sold to the public?

• A. Grade AA
• B. Grade A
• C. Grade B
• D. Grade C

Answer: (B)

Egg quality grading tells you what to expect when you crack open an egg and is used to decide which eggs are sold for consumer use. It looks at shell cleanliness and strength, the size of the air cell, and how firm the white and yolk remain.

In retail, eggs sold to the public are Grade A or Grade AA. Grade AA has the highest quality—thick, firm whites, a small air cell, and a clean shell. Grade A eggs are still suitable for table use but are a notch below Grade AA. Grade B eggs have thinner whites and a larger air cell and are generally reserved for processing and manufacturing rather than sold in shell to consumers. There is no Grade C in the standard system.

So, for eggs sold to the public in shell form, the typical choices are Grade A (and Grade AA as the higher end).