EGGS
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Storage
- To help extend the life of your eggs, store them in the refrigerator; they will last seven times longer than at room temperature.
- An egg shell can have as many as 17,000 pores over its surface, allowing them to absorb. surrounding flavours and odours, so its best to store them in their original carton.
- Fresh eggs can be kept refrigerated for at least four weeks in their original carton.
How to check for freshness
- The fastest way to check for freshness in uncooked eggs is to put them in a bowl of water. A fresh egg stays at the bottom of the bowl, while a stale egg floats.
- To tell if an egg is raw, spin it! If is spins easily it's hard-boiled but if it wobbles, it is raw.
- You can gauge the age of your egg by the size of the air cell that forms at its blunt end; the larger the cell, the older your egg.
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Never buy or use eggs that have been cracked. An egg's shell is its protective barrier from bacteria or food-borne illnesses.
Cooking tips
- It's best to use eggs that are a few days old for hard boiling. The fresher the egg, the more likely the white will stick to the shell.
- Fresher eggs are best for poaching or frying, as they are more likely to hold their shape.
- Older eggs are best for boiling, scrambling and making omelettes. Your oldest eggs can be used in quiches, frittatas and cakes.
