We use them in many meals and pastries, but only one broken can spoil the whole dish. How to check if the eggs are fresh? You can do this easily and without breaking the shell.
Eggs are the basic diet around the world. They are ideal for breakfast as well as as a supplement to dinner or as a key element of bread. Their freshness is very important because it can destroy the whole meal and expose it to poisoning by the presence of different types of bacteria. So how do you check if the egg is suitable for eating? Here are some simple methods.
How to check if the eggs are fresh? Tests are very simple and reliable
There are several ways to check the freshness of eggs. They are all very simple and everything will be clear right away.
- Water test. Immerse the egg in a glass filled with water. If it drops to the bottom and lies on his side, it is fresh. If it rises slightly, it may be a little older, but still good. If it floats on the surface, it may already be broken, so throw it away.
- Visual check. Check the egg under the light. Cracks or loose yolk means that it is less fresh. Watery whites and flattened egg yolks are a sign that it is better not to risk it.
- Hearing test. Shake the egg next to the ear. If we don’t hear anything, it’s fresh. If you hear a cracking, it’s a sign that it’s old.
How to keep eggs longer fresh? Take care of proper storage
- The eggs are best kept in the original packaging. It protects against bacteria, odor from the environment and helps to control the date of consumption.
- For longer freshness, store them in the refrigerator (medium shelf) or pantry, at a constant temperature.
- Eggs can also be frozen but only without shell. To avoid wasting, store whites and egg yolks in the freezer up to 12 months (best consume within 4 months). Freeze egg yolks with a pinch of sugar or salt to prevent the consistency from changing.
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