How to tell if eggs are fresh

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.

Additional freshness tests

Additional freshness tests

While the water test is effective, here are some other methods to check egg freshness:

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 harder interior.
Visual inspection: Crack the egg onto a flat surface. Fresh eggs have a bright, rounded yolk and a thick, cloudy white. If the yolk is flat and the egg whites are runny, the egg may already be stale.
Smell test: If you crack an egg and it has a strong, foul odor, it’s best to throw it away.
To
maximize freshness, store eggs in their original packaging in the coldest part of the refrigerator, not in the door. This helps maintain a consistent temperature and prevents moisture loss.

With these methods, you can easily determine the freshness of your eggs and ensure you are cooking with the highest quality