How To Check Eggs For Freshness
Ever wonder if your eggs are still OK to use even if past the sell by date? Here is how to check eggs for freshness!
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Place the egg into a bowl or pan of cold water. The water level should be twice (2 times) the depth of the egg.
Fresh eggs will stay on the bottom of the pan and will probably lie on their sides.
Slightly older (but still good to use) eggs (one- two weeks) will stay on the bottom but will tilt slightly towards the surface.
If the egg stands up on the smaller end, with the larger end reaching for the top, it’s probably close to three weeks old.
Eggs that float at the surface are bad and should not be consumed!
I had no idea that you could do this! Thanks for the great tip!
Tricks like these are so helpful. This is an easy tip to remember and an easy way to tell, especially when boiling them for deviled eggs.
I have never heard this before. This is great information, thanks so much!
I can’t believe I didn’t know this. I use hard boiled eggs so rarely and always wonder why mine don’t always turn out.