{"id":19593,"date":"2026-04-09T21:38:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=19593"},"modified":"2026-04-09T21:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:38:18","slug":"put-them-in-water-5-ways-to-check-the-freshness-of-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=19593","title":{"rendered":"Put them in water. 5 ways to check the freshness of eggs."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eggs are little surprise packages \u2013 unfortunately, you can&#8217;t tell from the outside whether they&#8217;re still good or have already gone bad. The classic method is, of course, the glass of water, but there are other clever tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are 5 ways to check the freshness of your eggs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Water Test (Float Test)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is probably the best-known method. Fill a glass or bowl with cold water and carefully place the egg in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh: The egg lies flat on the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few days old: The egg lies on the bottom but stands up slightly at the pointed end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old: The egg floats on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why? The air cell inside grows larger over time as moisture evaporates through the shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Crack Test<br>If you plan to use the egg anyway, crack it onto a flat plate and examine its structure:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh: The yolk is plump and domed, the egg white is thick and tightly encases the yolk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old: The yolk is flat and cracks easily. The egg white is watery and spreads out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Shake Test<br>Hold the egg to your ear and gently shake it back and forth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh: You hear absolutely nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old: You hear a slight gurgling or sloshing sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why? Because the air cell has expanded, the contents have more room to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Light Test (Candling)<br>In the industry, this is called &#8220;candling.&#8221; Hold the egg up to a strong light source (e.g., the flashlight on your smartphone) in a dark room.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh: The egg is pale and almost transparent; the yolk is barely visible as a shadow in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old: The yolk is significantly darker, and the air cell at the blunt end is noticeably enlarged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Smell Test<br>The most reliable method after cracking the egg. You can immediately recognize a spoiled egg by its pungent, sulfurous smell as soon as the shell cracks. If it smells neutral, it&#8217;s usually still edible\u2014even if it floated slightly during the water test (but then be sure to cook it thoroughly!).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pro tip: If you have eggs that are nearing their expiration date, simply hard-boil them. Hard-boiled eggs will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks, provided the shell is intact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eggs are little surprise packages \u2013 unfortunately, you can&#8217;t tell from the outside whether they&#8217;re still good or have already gone bad. 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