Dip the egg in a glass of cold water and see what happens next. If it sinks to the bottom, then the product is fresh. It can be stored for a long time. If it pops out with a blunt end, then it is better not to delay the use because it is not fresh. And if the egg does not sink, then it is better to throw it away, because it has spoiled and is not suitable for eating.
Shake gently. If you do not hear any sounds inside the shell, only a dull echo, then everything is fine, but if you hear a squeak, some splashes, then the product is spoiled.
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How long do raw eggs last in the fridge?
If you’ve ever looked at the label on eggs in the store, you know that their shelf life is 25 days. After this period they are not allowed to be sold. However, the product can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months. Certain conditions must be met for such storage.
The eggs are stored unwashed as the natural protection and processing in the factory helps them stay fresh. Therefore, when you buy a new package, you should not wash them immediately, especially with soap. This should be done immediately before use.
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If you want to extend the shelf life of raw eggs in the refrigerator, do not put them in the door compartments. The temperature there is higher than in the main compartment. Opening the door will allow warm air to enter. Such temperature fluctuations can adversely affect the freshness of the food contained therein.
It is best to purchase special storage containers. Or you can use the ones in which the eggs are sold in the store. You need to put them in the chamber itself or in the vegetable tray. Then the shelf life will be much longer.
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An interesting fact is to turn all the eggs upside down. At this edge, air accumulates inside. If under the influence of gravity the yolk falls as far as possible from it, to a sharp edge, then it will stay fresh longer.
How long raw eggs can be stored in the refrigerator also depends on how you prepare them.
If you are going to eat them raw, do so within seven days of purchase. Otherwise, it will no longer be healthy and even dangerous.
For eggs that will be subjected to light heat treatment, for example soft-boiled, this value reaches 25 days. Therefore, you have almost a month to eat them.
But if the product is intended for salad (and it will have to be hard boiled), then it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 45 days without any problems.
