Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1356 - Special Requirements

(a) Shell eggs which are labeled as containing a distinguishing quality or condition, in addition to meeting size and grade standards are subject to the following requirements:

(1) "Fertile Eggs." To be labeled or advertised as fertile, the eggs must be at least 85 percent fertile, as determined by candling, break-out, or incubation.

(2) "Polyunsaturates." To be labeled or advertised as containing an amount of polyunsaturated fatty-acid greater than the average egg, at least 2.0 grams of polyunsaturated fatty-acid in 100 grams of the edible portion must be evidenced by laboratory analysis performed by the department.

(b) "Balut." Records shall be maintained on eggs incubated for this purpose at the time they are placed in an incubator. These eggs are exempt from the standards and marking requirements for grade and size. They must be labeled with (1) species of fowl from which the eggs came, followed by "Embryos" in letters 1/2 inch high, (2) the words "incubated fertile eggs" in letters no less than 1/4 inch high, and (3) the name and address of the producer.

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Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1356

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 27531, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 27531 and 27637, Food and Agricultural Code.