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 cook 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.
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The primary advice when checking the freshness of eggs: when buying, be sure to check the markings on which there is a production date. It is better to take the eggs that are produced in your area.
Ways to Test Egg Freshness
You can understand how fresh the egg is by looking at the product in the light. In the store should be a device - an ovoscope. With it, it is possible to verify that the product is usable. To do this, enlighten the egg and make sure that the yolk is in the center. If there are dark patches of protein, this indicates that the eggs have been in the store for at least a week, but you can eat them. If the egg is not visible at all, then it is no longer possible.
Another way to find out the degree of freshness of an egg is to use an ultraviolet lamp. When the egg is not stale, its color will be red and very bright. Gray or purple shade corresponds to a spoiled product.
At home, you can take a glass of cold water and dip an egg into it to determine its freshness. The conclusion is based on the results.
- The freshest eggs lie on the bottom of the glass, on the side.
- If the egg is already more than a week old, then it will be at an angle and will pop 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 upward and is held on the surface of the water, it can be disposed of; it is not at all suitable for food.
How many eggs are stored
Eggs can be divided into 2 types: diet and dining. Dietary foods are stored for no more than a week, and canteens can lie for 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 eaten calmly for two weeks, but you need to keep in the cold. Soft-boiled eggs are preferably consumed 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 lies in the cold for no more than two days. If you bought an already cracked egg, then you should not risk it and use it, because it is not known how long it was in the store.
Eggs that are painted for Easter can be eaten for 2 weeks. However, only if they are painted with natural dyes. If on top there is a thermal film with a pattern, then such testicles should be consumed in the next 1-2 days.
Where to hold eggs
Most often, eggs are stored in special compartments that are in every refrigerator. But not everyone knows that with constant opening and closing of the door, temperature differences are created. This adversely affects the preservation of eggs and their freshness. In this case, the shelf life is significantly reduced.
It is recommended to keep eggs in closed containers placed in a compartment for storing fruits and vegetables. They maintain a constant temperature, which guarantees the safety of the product.