Abstract
This study was carried out to assess the extent of quality deteriorations of eggs sold at Sabrin market, Omdurman and to determine their suitability for human consumption. Hundred eggs produced by Bovans white breed (fifty eggs from the farm and another fifty eggs from an ordinary shop in Sabrin market) in Omdurman North locality were collected and divided into 5 groups each containing 20 eggs. Group one was tested at the time of collection. Each of the rest 4 groups was further subdivided into 2 groups, one stored in a refrigerator and the other under room temperature. Eggs in each group were subjected to quality measurements at the end of week one, two, three and four. Egg weight, shell strength, albumin height and Haugh unit were the parameters measured to test the effects of storage on table egg quality. Results showed significant differences between eggs obtained from the poultry farm and those collected from Sabrin market in egg weight, albumen height and Haugh unit during the different period of storage. No difference in egg shell strength between treatments was seen. The study concluded that eggs sold at open markets such as Sabrin market may have low quality questioning their suitability for human consumption.
Highlights
INTRODUCTIONMay result in egg quality deterioration due to improper handling or microbial contamination
This study was conducted in Omdurman City, Khartoum State, Sudan; during the period from 30 October 2018 to 30 December 2018 to asses egg quality conditions of eggs sold at Sabrin market in Omdurman City
Hundred eggs produced by commercial layer hens (Bovans white strain, 28-week-old) were collected from two places inside Omdurman City, fifty eggs from the farm and another fifty eggs from an ordinary shop in Sabrin market place after three days of receive from the distributing agent
Summary
May result in egg quality deterioration due to improper handling or microbial contamination. In the Sudan there are no proper handling and storage of eggs under proper temperature that are necessary for maintaining the original quality of eggs from the production area to consumption centers These done in Sudan to determine the extents of this problem and to assess the quality conditions of eggs been sold in these market places. Such knowledge is very important to evaluate the situation and to propose possible solutions. The objectives of this study were to assess the extent of quality deteriorations of eggs sold at Sabrin market, Omdurman and to determine their suitability for human consumption
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