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Proper storage
Once you’ve chosen the freshest eggs possible, storing them correctly is key to maintaining their quality.
- Keep eggs in their original carton. The carton protects them from absorbing strong odors from other foods.
- Store eggs in the coldest part of your fridge (not on the door, where temperatures fluctuate).
- Use eggs within three to five weeks of purchase for the best taste and texture.
How to identify rotten eggs
If you’re unsure whether your eggs are still fresh, try these simple tests.
Float test: Fill a bowl with water and gently place an egg inside.
- Fresh eggs sink and lay flat.
- Slightly older eggs stand upright but don’t float.
- Bad eggs float to the surface due to increased air inside the shell.
Crack test: If you’re still unsure, crack the egg into a separate bowl.
- Fresh eggs have firm, round yolks and thick whites.
- Older eggs have flatter yolks and runnier whites.
If an egg smells bad or looks off – toss it out!
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