 Uniformity of size and shape is also important. American consumers are put off by eggs that appear different. The average consumer does not understand that eggs may be fine to eat. Rather, they will throw away eggs that appear different because they do not look like the other eggs in the dozen. Points will be deducted for eggs that are not uniform in size or shape. If all the eggs in a dozen are uniform in size and shape, 12 points are awarded. If there are six or fewer eggs in the dozen that are not uniform in size or shape, six points are given. If more than six eggs in the dozen are not uniform in size or shape, no points are awarded. These eggs all have some type of shape flaw. They are either oblong, torpedo shaped, spherical, or misshapen in some other way. Eggs with pronounced ridges are faulty in their overall soundness. The same is true for eggs that have a thin spot. They may not be capable of making it to customers without breaking. Thin-shelled or slab-sided eggs lose moisture at a faster rate than eggs with sound shells. Their internal quality is lower due to moisture loss. Round or spherical eggs are hard to take out of an egg carton. Oblong eggs may be too large or loose-fitting for the egg carton. A slightly misshapen egg is still downgraded to grade B because of compromised shell strength.