How to Tell if Eggs Are Fresh
In the kitchen, one of the most common dilemmas is determining whether eggs are still fresh or have passed their prime. Luckily, there’s a simple way to find out if an egg is still good to use, and it only requires a glass of water and a pinch of salt. Here’s how it works, along with additional methods to check egg freshness.
The Water and Salt Test
Have you heard of this trick? Here’s a quick and easy way to tell if an egg is fresh or expired: dip it in a glass of water and salt. If it floats, the egg is expired; when it sinks, it’s fresh!
Why It Works:
The floating test works by changing the internal structure of the egg over time. As eggs age, air penetrates through the porous shell and forms a larger air cell. This increased buoyancy causes older eggs to float, while fresher ones remain underwater. It’s a simple, effective way to assess freshness without cracking the egg open.
Additional Freshness Tests
While the water test is highly reliable, here are some other methods you can use to check the freshness of your eggs:
1. Shake Test:
Hold the egg near your ear and shake it gently. If you hear a flopping sound, it may be old. Fresh eggs have a firmer interior, so you shouldn’t hear anything when shaking them. The sound indicates that the egg’s contents have loosened over time.
2. Visual Inspection:
Crack the egg onto a flat surface. Fresh eggs have a bright, rounded yolk and a thick, cloudy white. The egg whites should not spread too far. If the yolk is flat and the egg whites are runny, the egg may already be stale. This test allows you to observe the texture and consistency of the egg.
3. Smell Test:
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