How to choose Fresh eggs and proper storage

I seldom encounter unfresh eggs, could be because I know how to choose fresh ones ;) Yet I know how irritating and disgusting to smell and break eggs that aren’t fresh. Here are the tips to help you know if the eggs in the market are fresh and the proper way to store them.

Carefully check the expiration date usually attached on the box. This is the date the eggs were laid, plus 28 days. Remember that egg can be sold up to 21 days. Next to check is the appearance. Shells of fresh eggs are rough with glossy whiteness. Fresh eggs when gently shake will not give any sound, while eggs with dry shells and shaky egg yolks are old eggs.

By breaking the egg onto even plate, we can easily see whether it is still fresh. Round and solid appearance are the identity of a fresh egg, with the thick white staying close to the yolk. A yolk that breaks easily and with thinner white are those are not really fresh.

We can as well check the eggs freshness with the use of water. Put the egg into bowl full of water, fresh egg will right away sink to the base and will lie flat on its side. Old eggs will float.

Eggs are best to store in a cool place, away from smelly vegetables and fish, the little pores of the eggs scale will let the smells to get into eggs. In storing, the rounder tip of the egg should be on top, to stop them from easily breaking and maintain its freshness.