Summary
This study investigates how storage temperature and duration affect the physical and internal quality characteristics of eggs from Arab chickens (Gallus turcicus), a breed commonly raised in Indonesia. The paper likely demonstrates that elevated storage temperatures accelerate quality deterioration, reflected in declining Haugh units and altered yolk indices. The findings contribute to understanding optimal post-harvest handling conditions for Arab chicken eggs in tropical environments.
UK applicability
This study is conducted in an Indonesian tropical context with a breed not commonly farmed in the UK; however, the general principles regarding temperature-dependent egg quality deterioration are broadly applicable to UK egg storage and post-harvest handling guidance, particularly for small-scale or free-range producers.
Key measures
Haugh unit; yolk index; egg weight loss (%); albumen pH; shell thickness; storage temperature (°C); storage duration (days)
Outcomes reported
The study measured changes in egg quality parameters in Arab chickens under varying storage temperatures and durations. Likely outcomes include assessments of internal quality indices such as Haugh unit, yolk index, albumen pH, and shell integrity over time.
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