Eggs are a kitchen staple for most households.
After all, eggs can be contaminated with salmonella, and no one wants to be struck down withfoodpoisoning.
But well get more into that later.
All you need is a glass or bowl of cold water and your egg in question.
You see, fresh eggs sink, and rotten eggs float.
So, what youre looking out for, is whether your egg is a sinker or a floater.
Bad eggs float because of a small air pocket inside the shell.
As an egg gets older, the air bubble inside grows larger.
This air pocket grows because moisture evaporates through the eggshell and gets replaced by air.
As the moisture decreases, the egg starts to float.
Ideally, you want an egg to lay flat in the water.
If an egg lies horizontally at the bottom of the water, it will be at its freshest.
And of course, you know, if the egg floats, its time to chuck it out.
Use a Flashlight
Youll need to switch off the lights and grab a flashlight for this one.
Take your egg and shine the light directly onto the shell.
If there are no cracks, the egg should be good to go!
Hold your egg up to your ear and shake.
If you might hear a sloshing sound, its gone bad and needs to be thrown out.
If you cant hear anything, your eggs are fresh and more than likely safe to eat.
Do the Sniff Test
The sniff test is quite possibly the most obvious way to tell an eggs freshness.
If the exterior of the egg looks normal, then its time to crack it open.
If you happen to see any other colors, toss the egg out.
Consistency can also be an indicator of egg freshness.
If in Doubt, Toss it Out
We mentioned before that raw eggs can contain salmonella.
If you have any doubt when it comes to egg freshness, then toss it out.
Although these individual egg holders are handy,theyre one of the worst places to store your eggs.
The middle or lower shelves are your safest bet.
This temperature change will cause the eggs to sweat and invite bacterial growth.
Always remember to check the expiration date to look to see if your eggs are still good.
As we finish this article, were intrigued to know your favorite way of telling if eggs are bad.
Have we left any telltale ways off the list?
Let us know in the comment section down below!
