Quail eggs can rightfully be called a pantry of useful and nutrients, this is a valuable dietary product that helps to restore the immune balance. Compared to chicken, one gram of a quail egg contains much more vitamins and minerals. However, it is very important to eat eggs only fresh. You can determine the quality and freshness of eggs yourself, resorting to some tricks.
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You will need
- - electronic balance;
- - glassware;
- - a plate.
Instruction manual
1
To determine the freshness of an egg, you need an electronic scale. A fresh quail egg is heavy and has a mass of twelve grams. The old one even feels very light, as if empty, if you put such an egg on an accurate scale, the mass will show four or six grams.
2
Take a deep glass bowl and fill it with water. Gently lower the quail egg, if it is fresh - immediately sink to the bottom and turn on its side. As it dries, the egg loses its freshness, and the amount of air begins to increase and accumulates in the region of the pointed end of the egg.
3
If you lower the egg into a container of water, it will lie with its sharp end on the bottom, the dull side will indicate the surface. Such a product is still usable, it is a week ago.
4
If the quail eggs floated a little or remained on the surface of the water, throw them away, they are clearly damaged. This method is suitable exclusively for eggs without the presence of cracks or other damage.
5
Break the quail egg on a flat, horizontal surface. The protein of a fresh egg will remain near the yolk and will not spread much, while the yolk will retain its compact and rounded shape. In a spoiled or less fresh egg, protein and yolk spread on the surface of the dish, losing its viscosity. Refuse the use of such eggs, otherwise poisoning can not be avoided.
note
Quail eggs can be stored at room temperature for thirty days, in the refrigerator - up to two months. Such a long shelf life is due to the high content of amino acids, which prevents the development of harmful bacteria in the eggs.
Useful advice
Since eggs tend to lose moisture through pores and dry out, it is recommended to periodically lubricate them with vegetable oil, which will close the pores and prevent evaporation. Keep the eggs blunt side up, this will help prevent bacteria from getting inside.