Eggs Are Viable For These Many Days-And How To Take Maximum Benefit Out Of It

Eggs are a nutrient powerhouse, they form a quick and tasty snack, they also form the base of many dishes, so the temptation to stock up on them is always there.

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The fat present in egg yolk increases its shelf life. Hence we often tend to forget about them and find them a month later when we need them for a recipe. So how long do the eggs last?

• Refrigerated eggs last for 4-5 weeks.

• It depends on how well the eggs are stored and refrigerated; it is essential to refrigerate them. As per a report by FSSAI; eggs when stored at room temperature lost quality, and recommend to refrigerate to maintain their nutritional integrity.

• In countries like the US, it is essential to refrigerate the eggs because they are washed and sanitized as soon as they are laid, to prevent their contamination with Salmonella; this might damage the protective cuticle of the egg and make it easier for bacteria to invade it.

• Refrigerating also slows down the growth of bacteria, but the longer the egg is refrigerated, the more its quality declines. So, it is better to eat them once they cross the 3-week mark.

• Can be stored in the freezer:

• Eggs can be stored in the freezer for months at length, but they need to be stored without the shell. So, you must store the raw egg yolk and egg whites in a container marked freezer safe.

• The temperature of the freezer must be -18 degrees Celsius or 0 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent the bacteria from growing.