Room Temperature vs. Refrigerator
If you intend to store your chicken eggs at room temperature, do not wash your eggs. We know, it sounds a bit off…but hear us out.
If you wash your eggs, the egg bloom will get washed off. The egg bloom is a natural, film-like, barrier that protects the contents of an egg from outside bacteria.
With the bloom left in place, freshly laid eggs can remain at room temperature for a few days to weeks depending upon the environment.
On the other hand, if you choose to wash your eggs, they must be stored in the fridge because the bloom has been washed off.
In fact, you should consume your eggs much sooner if they’ve been washed and stored in the refrigerator.
Fresh Egg Test – Sink or Float
How do you know if an egg is cooked?
Fill a bowl or a deep container with enough water to fully submerge an egg. Gently place the egg into the water and observe its behavior. Fresh eggs will sink to the bottom and lay flat on their sides, while older eggs will start to tilt upwards or stand on one end. Take note of the egg’s position in the water.
Can you test for freshness without cracking an egg?
Eggs are a versatile food used in everything from baked goods to breakfast to fried chicken. If only there was a way to test for freshness without having to crack an egg. Well, there is! If you’ve had eggs sitting in your fridge, you might be wary of using them. Luckily, there’s a simple method to test eggs and it works every single time.
How do you know if an egg is good to use?
Even though the use-by date on the side of the egg carton says they’ve expired, sometimes eggs stay fresh past that date. Do you know the tried-and-true method to test if an egg is good to use? The solution is as simple as placing the egg in a glass of water. Place the egg in a bowl of water.
How do you know if an egg is safe to eat?
The process is really as easy as it sounds: simply fill a bowl or a glass with cold water, then carefully submerge the egg you’d like to test. If the egg sinks to the bottom and lies flat, it’s still fresh and safe to eat. If it sinks but doesn’t lie flat and remains standing on one end, it’s safe to eat but isn’t quite as fresh.