Help avoid egg spoilage with expert answers to your top egg storing questions.
(Hint: Keep them in the fridge!)
Why Do you gotta Store Eggs in the Refrigerator?
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That’s because of the way that the eggs are processed.
(Slaugh says eggs are still good for a couple of weeks past the sell-by date.)
The original egg cartons are designed to keep your eggs safe and uncracked.
So in other words, invest in other fridge storage solutions, not the egg cartons.
Where Should You Store Eggs in the Fridge?
The short answer: Pick the lowest shelf possible inside your fridgeandnoton the refrigerator door.
“Lower shelves stay just a little cooler, which could be better for product safety.”
How Long Can You Keep Eggs Safely Outside of the Fridge?
You may find that some baking recipes call for using room temperature eggs.
How Long Can You Store Hard-Boiled Eggs?
“Cooking also inactivates some of the natural antibacterial properties that protect raw eggs.”
How Should Eggs Be Cooked?
No matter how closely you follow our egg storage suggestions, you shouldn’t eat raw or undercooked eggs.
