How are eggs sized? Has the size of the yolks changed?
The Georgia Egg Law states the size or weight class of shell eggs shall be: Size or weight class Minimum net weight Min. Net. Wt. for Indv. Min. net Wt. for case per dozen eggs at rate per doz. per 30 dozen Jumbo 30 ounces 29 ounces 56 pounds Extra Large 27 ounces 26 ounces 50 ½ pounds Large 24 ounces 23 ounces 45 pounds Medium 21 ounces 20 ounces 39 ½ pounds Small 18 ounces 17 ounces 34 pounds The size of the egg yolk is not a determining factor in grading or sizing an egg. Why can I purchase organic milk that has an expiration date of approximately one month, when other milk on the shelves only last about one to two weeks at the most? Some milk is processed by ultra high temperature (UHT) pasteurization which will give the milk an extended shelf life as opposed to a milk that is pasteurized the regular way. Both organic and non-organic milk can be processed in either fashion. ************** I want to send food packages to our troops for the holidays. What kinds of food should I send?
