{"id":64303,"date":"2023-12-15T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T05:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=64303"},"modified":"2023-12-15T11:54:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T04:54:02","slug":"how-long-can-you-store-eggs-in-the-refrigerator-plus-tips-on-proper-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/how-long-can-you-store-eggs-in-the-refrigerator-plus-tips-on-proper-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can You Store Eggs in the Refrigerator? Plus, Tips on Proper Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eggs, a kitchen staple, play a crucial role in countless recipes. Ever wondered how long you can keep eggs in the refrigerator while maintaining their freshness?\n

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Join us as we crack the code on egg storage and explore some ingenious tips to keep them at their best.\n

From shelf life to storage tricks, let’s ensure your eggs remain a reliable and versatile ingredient in your culinary adventures.\n

How to recognize Egg Freshness:\n

The best way to know if an egg is still good is to go by the date code on the package that it came in. However, if you have an egg and are unsure about that date, another way to test it is to place it in a bowl or glass filled with cold water.\n

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Any eggs that are too old to eat and should be discarded will float to the surface. Once enough oxygen has had time to permeate the shell, it forms an air pocket large enough to keep the egg afloat in water.\n

Along with the water test, there are a few more quick ways to tell if an egg is good or bad.\n

Smell: If you crack open an egg and immediately notice a pungent smell, it’s probably safest to toss the egg.\n

Appearance: After open an egg, look at the inside of the shell for black or brown spots, which can indicate mold. Thus, dark brown or red specks (blood spots) floating in the egg white or clinging to the yolk are not an indication of spoilage and are completely safe to eat or remove with a spoon.\n

How Long Can You Store Eggs in the Refrigerator?\n

Eggs have a safe refrigeration window of three to five weeks from the day of placement in the refrigerator. It’s common for the “Sell-By” date to expire within this period, but rest assured, the eggs remain perfectly safe for consumption.\n

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It’s advisable to purchase eggs before the “Sell-By” or EXP (expiration) date indicated on the carton. To ensure their safety, promptly transport eggs home and store them in a refrigerator set at 40\u00b0F or slightly below.\n

Storage Instructions:\n