Which factor includes Soundness (strength of shell)?

• A. Factor 1 - Shell
• B. Factor 2 - Air Cell
• C. Factor 3 - Whites/albumen
• D. Factor 4 - Yolk

Answer: (A)

Soundness means the shell’s ability to resist cracking and leakage during handling and transport. Since this property is about the shell itself, it falls under the shell factor, making it the best match. A strong shell helps protect the contents and prevents breakage, which is the essence of soundness. The air cell relates to freshness and internal air space, not shell strength; whites/albumen quality concerns the egg white, not the shell; yolk concerns the center of the egg, not the shell.