Anas Qurniawan1, Muhammad Basir Paly1, Astati1, Amriana Hifizah1, Lilies Handayani2, Nurfaisah Baharuddin3, Rusny1, Irmawaty1 and A. Mustika Abidin1
1 University Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Indonesia
2 Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan, and Department of Statistics, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
3 Department of Management, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi AMKOP, Makassar, Indonesia
Qurniawan, A., Paly, M. B., Astati, Hifizah, A., Handayani, L., Baharuddin, N., Rusny, Irmawaty & Abidin, A. M. (2025). Evaluation of quality eggs from different sources in the retail market, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 31(6), 1252–1257
Eggs are a vital nutritional source, providing high protein at a low cost. This study examines the quality of eggs from various retail sources in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. A total of 180 eggs were collected from four modern markets and assessed for both external and internal quality attributes. The results showed notable differences in egg quality depending on the source. Eggs from Source D had better external attributes, such as higher weights and cleaner shells.
In contrast, those from Source A had superior internal attributes, including greater albumen height and higher Haugh unit scores. Correlation analysis revealed a positive relationship between albumen weight and height and a negative relationship between albumen height and the albumen index. These findings underscore the importance of considering the source when purchasing eggs to ensure high-quality products. The study emphasizes the importance of improved handling and storage practices to maintain egg quality and meet consumer expectations.