Can eggs be stored in the refrigerator? How to save it?

Eggs have high nutritional value and are a very good ingredient for nourishing the body. Eggs are very easy to obtain in daily life and are a food ingredient with relatively large production. Therefore, most people like to buy eggs in large quantities and store them at home. The storage of eggs gives many people a headache, because eggs tend to become smelly and spoiled if left for too long. Therefore, many people want to store eggs in the refrigerator. But can eggs be stored in the refrigerator? How to save it? Let’s take a look at the relevant explanations below.

1. Generally, when the temperature is between 2℃ and 5℃, the shelf life of eggs is about 40 days, 15 days at room temperature in winter and 10 days at room temperature in summer. If the eggs have been washed, dried, sterilized, coded, or coated, their shelf life will be extended.

2. Eggs should be refrigerated in summer. However, the eggs you buy cannot be put directly into the refrigerator. They must be sealed in a food bag or a fresh-keeping box before being put into the refrigerator. Because there are salmonella and other bacteria on the eggshells that can contaminate other foods in the refrigerator.

3. Eggs can only be placed in the refrigerator and cannot be frozen, because freezing will cause the protein to change and the yolk to coagulate easily.

4. Fresh eggs taken out of the refrigerator should be eaten as soon as possible. They should not be kept for any longer and should be avoided from being refrigerated again.

5. Do not store eggs together with foods with strong odors such as onions, ginger, and garlic.

Note:

Generally, branded eggs will have a production date marked on them, but some loose eggs do not have labels or a production date, so we cannot tell how long they are left before their expiration date. It is recommended that when purchasing bulk eggs, you buy as little as possible and then buy fresh eggs after you finish eating them.

The above is an explanation of whether eggs can be preserved in the refrigerator. I hope everyone can understand that although eggs are delicious and nutritious, the amount purchased should still be considered based on the family's consumption capacity. Do not buy too many eggs to avoid spoilage and waste.