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Packaging effects on shell egg breakage rates during simulated transportation.

A C Seydim1, P L Dawson

  • 1Department of Food Science, Clemson University, South Carolina 29634-0371, USA.

Poultry Science
|February 19, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Molded paper pulp (MPP) cartons significantly reduced eggshell damage compared to expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam cartons when packed in plastic crates. Corrugated boxes generally offered better protection than plastic crates for both carton types.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Packaging Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineering

Background:

  • Eggshell integrity is crucial for food safety and consumer satisfaction.
  • Traditional packaging materials like expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam and molded paper pulp (MPP) are used for shell eggs.
  • Understanding the impact of secondary packaging on primary carton performance during transit is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different primary (EPS vs. MPP) and secondary (corrugated boxes vs. polypropylene crates) packaging materials on shell egg breakage.
  • To determine the influence of vibration duration on eggshell damage.

Main Methods:

  • Shell eggs were packaged in EPS or MPP cartons, then bulk packaged in corrugated boxes or polypropylene crates.
  • Packages underwent simulated vibration testing on an electrohydraulic machine for up to 180 minutes.

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  • Egg breakage percentage and location (side, top, bottom) were recorded at 15, 75, and 180 minutes.

    • Main Results:

    • Molded paper pulp (MPP) cartons showed significantly less eggshell damage than expanded polystyrene (EPS) cartons when packed in plastic crates.
    • EPS cartons in corrugated boxes had the lowest breakage (4.63%), while EPS cartons in plastic crates had the highest (12.59%).
    • Corrugated boxes resulted in significantly lower breakage rates than plastic crates, irrespective of primary packaging type. Approximately 55% of breakage occurred at the bottom of the eggshell.

    Conclusions:

    • Molded paper pulp (MPP) offers superior protection over expanded polystyrene (EPS) when shell eggs are transported in plastic crates.
    • Corrugated boxes provide better protection against vibration-induced damage compared to plastic crates for packaged shell eggs.
    • Packaging material selection significantly impacts eggshell integrity during distribution, with bottom breakage being the most common failure point.