Thorough washing of foods before consuming or processing, is a matter of course. Maybe that’s why you are hesitant to wash the eggs before you store them in the refrigerator. You do not want to keep “dirt”. But let’s explain why it’s not a good idea.
If you buy eggs in the store, they will probably be practically clean. This is due to the manner of breeding hens, where the paths of the eggs in the hall are treated so that they practically do not have the opportunity to get dirty. But if you buy eggs from a private, or you go to your own chicken coop, they will look a little different. But beware: their washing would be a big mistake that could cost you your own health.
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Protection against contamination and drying out
Freshly laid eggs are covered with a natural protective layer that protects eggs in nature, from which to hatch the next generation, from bacteria contamination. At the same time, it should prevent unnecessarily rapid drying of the shell content, because it is formed so that it can penetrate the air, so it is gently porous. This means that it also allows the evaporation of the liquid that is located inside. And all of this is in charge of the so -called cuticle, which the eggs are wrapped in during the process of their work.
Do not stow the eggs washed
Now it is becoming clear why it is a bad idea to wash the eggs with water. This soluble coating, which in normal circumstances ensures longer durability and health safety, would take it quickly. We would have no choice but to consume eggs in the shortest possible time – that is, before it can “infect” dangerous microorganisms.
Use a dry path
So how can we deal with coarse dirt that eggs can take on the refrigerator or pantry before placing them? Leave the water aside, use just a dry sponge for dishes or a fine brush. This is the only safe way to get rid of dirt, but you will not break unnecessarily protective cuticle. If you take care of the eggs properly, you do not have to worry about leaving them for up to two weeks at room temperature without having to worry about their consumption.
Up to five weeks in the fridge
For a longer time to think about the eggs, you will have a refrigerator at a temperature of about 4 ° C when stored. In such an environment lasts (uninterrupted) eggs up to five weeks. But it is still true that if you wash them, it is necessary to consume them immediately. Now we know why…
Easy test of freshness of eggs
If you were not sure how old eggs are, you can (just before processing) try a simple test – pour water into the glass and place the egg into it. If it falls to the bottom and is placed on its side, it is a fresh piece. If it floats approximately in the middle of the glass content, then it is not completely fresh, but it is still without fear. If it does not sink and remains a wider end up “hang” on the surface, the only way to maintain health is to throw the eggs immediately. What is hidden in it, you would feel noticeably and very unpleasantly felt immediately after its shaking. The odor that produces spoiled eggs is really just for strong individuals.
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