There are products that are almost impossible to do without. These include eggs. They can be used as an independent dish, without them it is difficult to prepare traditional pastries, and, in addition, eggs are very healthy. Usually this product is bought for future use, so it is important to know how to determine the freshness of eggs at home.
The top tip when checking the freshness of eggs: when buying, be sure to check the label on which there is a date of manufacture. It is better to take eggs that are produced in your area.
How to check the freshness of eggs
You can understand how fresh the egg is by looking at the product in the light. The store should have a device - an ovoscope. With the help of it, it is possible to make sure that the product is usable. To do this, light the egg and make sure the yolk is centered. If there are dark areas of the protein, this indicates that the eggs have been in the store for at least a week, but they can be eaten. If the egg is not visible at all, then it is no longer possible to eat it.
Another way to find out how fresh an egg is is to use an ultraviolet lamp. When the egg is not stale, its color will be red and very bright. A gray or violet shade corresponds to a spoiled product.
At home, you can take a glass of cold water and immerse an egg in it to determine its freshness. The conclusion is made based on the results obtained.
- The freshest eggs lie at the bottom of the glass, on the side.
- If the egg is more than a week old, then it will be at an angle and float up with a blunt end.
- In a situation where an egg has been lying in a store or at home for more than two weeks, then in a glass of water it will stand in the middle, the sharp end is lowered down.
- If the egg has risen up and stays on the surface of the water, you can dispose of it, it is not at all suitable for food.
How many eggs are stored
Eggs can be divided into 2 types: diet and table eggs. Diet ones are stored for no more than a week, and canteens can stay up to 3 months if stored in the refrigerator. At room temperature, the shelf life of table eggs is 3 weeks.
If the eggs are hard-boiled, then they can be safely eaten for two weeks, but you need to keep them cold. It is advisable to use soft-boiled eggs immediately, but at the same time they can lie in the refrigerator for 2 days.
If a crack has formed on raw eggs, then you need to remember that such a product will lie in the cold for no more than two days. If you bought an already cracked egg, then you do not need to risk it and use it, because you do not know how long it was in the store.
Eggs that are dyed for Easter can be eaten for 2 weeks. However, only if they are painted with natural dyes. If there is a thermal film with a pattern on top, then such testicles should be consumed in the next 1-2 days.
Where to keep eggs
Most often, eggs are stored in special compartments that are in every refrigerator. But not everyone knows that with the constant opening and closing of the door, temperature drops are created. This has a negative effect on the safety of the eggs and their freshness. In this case, the shelf life is significantly reduced.
It is recommended to keep eggs in closed containers placed in the fruit and vegetable compartment. They maintain a constant temperature, which guarantees the safety of the product.
How to keep eggs fresh for a long time
If you want to keep your eggs for a month, there is a simple recipe.
Dissolve a spoonful of salt in a liter of water, put eggs there and put in a dark, cool place. The product can lie there for about 30 days.
