{"id":8456,"date":"2023-12-07T16:48:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T16:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookingwithdia.com\/?p=8456"},"modified":"2023-12-07T16:48:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T16:48:55","slug":"eggs-keep-eggs-tra-fresh-for-longer-if-stored-in-fridge-rather-than-countertop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookingwithdia.com\/everyday-meals\/eggs-keep-eggs-tra-fresh-for-longer-if-stored-in-fridge-rather-than-countertop\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggs keep \u2018eggs-tra fresh\u2019 for longer if stored in fridge rather than countertop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Eggs are a staple when it comes to cooking the perfect breakfast, and as the holiday season approaches many people will be getting out the baking ingredients to make\u00a0some delicious Christmas treats.<\/p>\n

While eggs can be very long-lasting, eventually, they can begin to rot, and it can be incredibly frustrating trying to plan out a meal only to discover an essential ingredient cannot be used.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There has often been a fierce debate between Brits and Americans about whether eggs should be stored on a countertop or will last longer in the fridge, but one expert has explained the best place to store them in your kitchen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ollie Wilkinson, a food expert from Modern Milkman, an eco-friendly food delivery company, may have settled the argument once and for all as he believes the fridge is the best place to keep your eggs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a blog post online, Ollie said: \u201cThe storing of eggs in your fridge in their original packaging is the best way of keeping them eggs-tra fresh.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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How to store eggs to keep them fresh\u00a0<\/h2>\n

According to Ollie, eggs need a cool consistent temperature to stop them from spoiling. This means eggs should be placed somewhere in the fridge but not in the doorway, as the movement from opening the fridge will disrupt the temperature.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ollie wrote: \u201cA temperature of 4\u00b0C or lower will ensure your eggs stay fresh and delicious. And keeping eggs in their original packaging will protect their pores from being infiltrated by their new, perhaps stronger-smelling neighbours in the fridge.\u201d<\/p>\n

A common question asked about egg storage is if eggs are best refrigerated, then why are they not stored this way in supermarkets? Ollie explained that this is because it interrupts the egg temperature and can cause condensation while you are on your way home from the shops.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ollive wrote: \u201cThe shift in temperature from the fridge to your basket or trolley and then back to your fridge again would invite condensation and attract bacteria.\u201d<\/p>\n

If stored in your fridge in their original packaging, eggs should last up to three to four weeks according to Ollie.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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