The price of eggs has been rising and, with it, the importance of knowing how to choose well. But did you know that a simple look at the shell can help you realize if the egg is fresh? And that there is a way of conserving it that can make all the difference?
According to nutritionist Patrícia Segadães, choosing eggs well is not only a matter of freshness, but also of nutritional value.
Knowing how to interpret the label, the type of creation of the chicken and even the texture of the bark can make all the difference – both for health and for the wallet.
What does the label say? And what is it really worth?
The best choice is biological eggs. According to the nutritionist, these come from outdoor chickens with food based on biological cereals.
They have, therefore, “twice as much omega-3, three times more vitamin E and beta-carotene, four times more vitamin D and 70 times more folate” than conventional eggs-according to Patrícia Segadães, quoted by Diabetes365.
Already the eggs of outdoor, although not biological, remain a good option.
In these cases, part of the food is done with feed and outdoor part, which also positively influences the nutritional profile.
Price and size: Are they quality indicators?
According to the same source, the price can indicate quality: biological or outdoor chickens eggs tend to be more expensive, which reflects the production costs associated with better creation conditions.
As for size, don’t worry – it has no nutritional impact. It is influenced only by the age and genetics of the chicken, as well as the season.
The bark reveals more than you think
The color of the bark says nothing about the quality of the egg – it depends only on the chicken breed. But the texture and the brightness, these are revealing.
According to Patricia Segadães, fresh eggs are opaque and rough. The less fresh tend to be smoother and brighter. Whenever possible, opt for the former.
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The box: open, observe and compare
Before you buy, open the packaging and watch the eggs. Make sure any is stuck, glued to the box or with cracks.
These signals may indicate loss of internal content – and increase the risk of contamination.
The classic glass test with water is still worth
Yes, it continues to work. Place the egg in a glass of water:
- Do you go to the bottom with the wide part down? It’s fresh.
- Is it in the background, but inclined? It’s still edible, but it’s not at your best.
- Floats? Reject. It’s old – and probably spoiled.
How to keep eggs at home? There are useful tricks
Storing eggs in the fridge is the safest form.
But avoid putting them on the door-this is where there are more temperature variations.
Keep them in the original packaging (usually card) and with the pointed part facing down. This position helps preserve the yolk longer.
Nor is it advisable to use the plastic/acrylic structures of the refrigerators.
According to these structures increase the risk of microfissures.
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