Egg Tester manufactures Haugh Unit (HU) egg-quality-testing equipment, eggshell quality, freshness and more...

Egg Tester (officially known as “ORKA FOOD TECHNOLOGY“) is a leading worldwide manufacturer of egg-quality testing equipment. Egg Tester specializes in Haugh Unit (HU) egg-quality-testing devices designed to measure the eggshell quality and egg freshness. In addition, we provide solutions that help reduce egg breakage and minimize losses.

ORKA instruments are trusted worldwide for their versatility, cost-effectiveness, and reliability, and continue to expand their presence in the global market.

The ORKA’s current range includes:

• EggAnalyzer®; this instrument quickly determines egg weight, albumen height, Haugh Unit (HU), yolk color and USDA grade in 17 seconds, making it ideal for routine quality control and regulatory compliance.

• Egg Tester Plus™; this instrument electronically measures and calculates egg weight, albumen height, yolk color, Haugh Unit (HU) and USDA grade in 17 seconds, ensuring fast and accurate quality assessment. This is the next-generation EggAnalyzer.

• Egg Tester Ultimate™; this instrument is a comprehensive ALL-IN-ONE solution that measures Haugh Unit (HU), yolk color, eggshell strength, eggshell thickness and USDA grade!

• Egg Force Reader; this instrument accurately measures eggshell strength by determining the force required to crush the eggshell, providing a direct indicator of egg marketability.

• Eggshell Thickness Gauge; this instrument uses advanced ultrasound technology to measure eggshell thickness without breaking the egg, designed for both quality control and research applications.

• Digital Haugh Tester; this instrument measures egg albumen height and allows quick, manual determination of the Haugh Unit (HU) with precision and ease.

• Wireless Egg Node™; this instrument provides real time monitoring of shocks, vibration, rotation, tilting and temperature affecting eggs, helping to significantly reduce breakages and losses during handling and transport. Gold standard in egg monitoring technology!

• DSM Yolk Color Fan; it is a 16 scales color index to used worldwide to assess yolk color density. (Now available: New DSM-FIRMENICH Yolk Color Fan!)

ORKA instruments are trusted globally and widely used in quality control laboratories operated by egg producers, packers, universities, regulatory authorities, and primary breeders.

Are you relying on GUESSWORK?

Eggs. Delicious, nutritious and available year-round – are being produced and consumed in greater numbers than ever before. With a growing world population and increased demand for eggs around the world, there is a need for state-of-the-art testing machines to ensure eggs being brought to market are consistent with regulatory and retailer quality guidelines. Freshness is important to consumers for health and quality reasons, and they have no choice but to rely on the various inspections to make sure eggs are fresh.

Traditionally, egg testing relied on inspectors using mechanical devices and visually comparing yolk color with the DSM Yolk Color Fan. Accuracy depended heavily on the inspector’s skill, training, and equipment condition. These methods were time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to inconsistencies, leaving doubts about the true quality and freshness of eggs.

The USDA Egg-Grading Manual itself acknowledges these challenges, noting: “Tolerances are provided to allow for errors in judgment, differences in interpretation, and normal deterioration in quality from the time of grading until the eggs are sold to the consumer. However, errors beyond the permitted tolerances result in the incorrect grading of the entire lot of eggs.” In other words, accuracy in egg grading is essential.

That’s where innovation makes the difference. The EggAnalyzer® was developed and introduced by EggTester (ORKA Food Technology) to eliminates much of the guesswork in egg-quality testing. The Haugh Unit, now regarded as the gold standard in assessing egg quality, can be measured precisely and automatically. The fully automatic EggAnalyzer® determines Haugh Unit, USDA grade, egg weight, and yolk color in just 17 seconds—using advanced sensor technology to deliver accurate, consistent results while removing subjectivity from the process.

The rest is history.

Testimonials

“During my trial we used the Egg Tester Ultimate. The setup for the Egg Tester Ultimate is super easy, and the internal calibration system is very nice, as it allows us no downtime for having to ship the machine off or wait for someone to come out to calibrate it. This system also ensures that the results given are always accurate.

My favorite feature on the Egg Tester Ultimate is its ability to link to a computer to immediately download the data it collects to an excel file that minimizes
the amount of time needed to input all the data that it collects.

Overall, the Egg Tester Ultimate is easy to use
and a very beneficial tool!”

– Ms. Cassidy Morris, Department of Poultry Science, Mississippi State University
(Special thanks to Prof. Ken Macklin, PhD, Department Head and Professor, Department of Poultry Science, Mississippi State University)

“The Egg Tester Ultimate has been highly convenient for my research. It has allowed me to efficiently process a large number of samples and has significantly improved my workflow, making my work much smoother. I’ve really enjoyed using it and find it to be very reliable.”

– Ms. Leticia Orellana, that used Egg Tester Ultimate both at Auburn University and at Mississippi State University
(Special thanks to Prof. Ken Macklin, PhD, Department Head and Professor, Department of Poultry Science, Mississippi State University)

“Before switching to the Egg Tester Ultimate, we used to analyze the egg quality manually, which was effective but often required more manual work and time. The transition to the Egg Tester Ultimate has been a game-changer in terms of both ease of use and time savings. The interface is intuitive, and the testing process is much faster, allowing me to focus more on analysis rather than data collection.

One of my favorite features is the automatic calibration, which eliminates the need to send the unit back to the manufacturer for periodic recalibration. This not only saves time but also ensures that the device is always ready for use without any downtime.

Overall, the Egg Tester Ultimate has been a reliable and accurate tool that significantly enhances the efficiency of my work. Highly recommended!”

Ms. Ragini Reddyvari (DVM, MS, PhD candidate in poultry health and food safety), University of Connecticut

“We use Egg Tester Ultimate for comprehensive tests as well as our 12 year old Egg Force Reader when we don’t need haugh units and yolk color. They have measured countless eggs and are going strong. Thank you for your excellent equipment and excellent customer service!”

Dr. Tina Widowski, Professor | Animal Biosciences
Egg Farmers of Canada Chair in Poultry Welfare
Core Faculty, Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare
University of Guelph, Canada

Dr. Linda Caston, Research Associate,
Poultry Welfare and Behavior
Department of Animal Biosciences
University of Guelph, Canada