Kapanlagi.com - Lately, infertile eggs have been widely discussed in society. The latest findings show that cheap eggs are being sold in the Bogor area. According to liputan6.com, several dishonest traders were found selling infertile eggs in the Bogor Market and Anyar Market. But actually, what is an infertile egg?
For some people, infertile eggs are still a relatively unfamiliar term. However, infertile eggs have actually existed for a long time. Sold at a relatively cheaper price, infertile eggs are still considered edible.
To make it clearer, here are some facts about infertile eggs, summarized from various sources.
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1. Eggs That Cannot Hatch
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Infertile eggs are eggs that are not fertilized completely, so they cannot hatch. According to cnnindonesia.com, there are several factors that can cause chicken eggs to become infertile.
Some of these factors include eggs coming from unhealthy or too young male chickens. It can also be caused by female eggs that are used for breeding but are actually unhealthy.
2. Prohibited for Sale
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There is a government regulation that regulates the sale of infertile eggs. In Government Regulation number 32/Permentan/PK.230/2017 which regulates the Provision, Circulation, and Supervision of Purebred Chickens and Consumable Eggs, it is mentioned that infertile eggs are prohibited from being sold. This is because it can harm the public as buyers.
3. Risks of Buying Infertile Eggs
There is a reason why infertile eggs are prohibited from being sold. One reason is that infertile eggs are at risk of easily rotting. Infertile eggs are estimated to only last for less than a week. This is significantly different from normal eggs that can last for 4-5 weeks.
4. Same Nutritional Content as Regular Eggs
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Chicken eggs have long been known as one of the most widely used sources of protein by the community. As quoted from antaranews.com, a study conducted by the Nutrition Health S1 Program at Gadjah Mada University revealed facts about infertile eggs.
The study states that the nutritional content of infertile eggs is the same as that of fertilized eggs (eggs that are fully fertilized and can hatch). This means that infertile eggs can still be used as a source of protein.
Those are some of the facts about infertile eggs. Hopefully, they can answer your curiosity about infertile eggs, which have been frequently discussed lately.
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