eggboxed

Eggboxed refers to a specific packaging design commonly used for eggs. It is characterized by a molded pulp or plastic container featuring individual depressions, or "cups," designed to hold each egg securely. This design prevents eggs from rolling around, colliding, and potentially breaking during transport and storage. The typical egg carton holds a dozen eggs, though other sizes such as six or eighteen are also available. The lid of an egg carton often has a series of raised bumps or indentations that fit into the cups when closed, providing further protection and stability. This structure also allows for easy stacking of multiple cartons. The term "eggboxed" itself is a descriptive term for something that has been placed within such a container, emphasizing its protected state. While primarily associated with the retail packaging of chicken eggs, similar containment methods are used for other types of eggs, particularly in commercial settings. The widespread adoption of the egg carton has significantly reduced egg breakage rates since its widespread introduction, making it a familiar and functional aspect of food packaging.