Stable Micro Systems Launches Suite of Egg Testing Tools

01 May 2015 --- Stable Micro Systems, expert in texture analysis, has launched a suite of egg testing tools to use in conjunction with its world-renowned TA.XT Express texture analyser. Part of its growing range of supplementary measurement options, the new tests allow producers to accurately measure a wide variety of parameters to ensure their eggs meet the highest quality standards.

Supported by Stable Micro Systems’ proven Exponent Lite Express software, the new suite is able to carry out 10 different measurements in less than four minutes, including whole egg and dry shell weight, shell breaking strength and deformation, egg albumen height, Haugh unit, shell thickness and vitelline membrane strength. Quick and easy instrument calibration and verification means that each test (collected at 400 points per second) obtains an accurate measurement. For a complete analysis, the new software also allows operators to manually add the colour of the yolk to the digital egg testing data, which can then be archived with the rest of the data for future retrieval.

Stable Micro Systems’ egg testing suite will be of particular interest to egg producers who are looking to evaluate how changes in feed have affected the quality of their eggs, but also to packaging suppliers who want to ensure their products provide sufficient protection from damage.

The new egg testing suite is available in multiple languages and has other functional benefits including step by step software commands and diagrams (that easily guide an operator through the test procedures) as well as automatic report generation of the collected data which can be viewed, printed and stored. Sample throughput is made more efficient by the provision of magnetically located testing probes for quick removal and switching between tests.

“Maintaining quality is a vital concern for egg producers as it directly affects the grading and ultimately value of their products,” comments Jo Smewing, applications manager, Stable Micro Systems. “Our new egg testing suite enables processors to implement a total quality management programme, ensuring that shell, albumen and yolk quality are maintained at all times throughout the laying period.”