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Today, I’ll be sharing three easy ways to determine if your eggs are fresh, not so fresh or stale. Feel free to pick whichever works for you.
Float Test
This method is quite popular. To perform the float test, gently set your eggs in a bowl or bucket of water. If the eggs sink to the bottom, they are still fresh. If they are a few weeks old but still good enough to eat, they will stand on one end at the bottom of the bowl. But if they float on the surface, kuku dispose of them because they are no longer edible.The Sniff Test
This is the oldest and most reliable way of determining if your eggs are good or bad. This is because while fresh eggs shouldn’t have a smell, rotten eggs give off an unmistakable smell whether they are raw or cooked. So, if you can’t tell if your eggs are bad, just crack them into a clean plate and give them a good sniff.Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
Visual Inspection
Your eyes can also help you determine if your eggs are fresh or stale. All you need do is check the shells to ensure that they are not cracked, powdery or slimy. Cracks or sliminess can indicate the presence of bacteria. While powdery appearance on the shells may indicate mould. If the shells appear dry or undamaged, crack the eggs into a clean, white bowl. Look for any green, black, blue, pink discolouration in the yolk. This may indicate bacterial growth. Also, if you notice that the yolk or the egg white is runny, then know that the egg is old; it may not be bad but its quality may have declined. In conclusion, these tests are easy enough to perform. Most importantly, they will prevent you from throwing good eggs away. However, even eggs that pass these tests should be fully cooked to a safe temperature before consumption. References Food Hacks: Wonder how to Healthline Featured Image Source: BritannicaGot a suggestion? Contact us: editor at connectnigeria dot com
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