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TL;DR
- Industrially processed eggs must be refrigerated after washing removes their natural protective cuticle.
- Unwashed eggs from farmers have a cuticle that acts as a natural shield against bacteria, allowing them to be stored at room temperature for up to four weeks.
- Washing eggs removes this protective membrane, making them more susceptible to contamination.
- Commercial eggs need to be kept constantly refrigerated, below 4°C, to last three to four weeks.
- Hard-boiled eggs with shells last up to seven days in the refrigerator; peeled ones last only a few days.
- Whole eggs cannot be frozen due to expansion; instead, yolks and whites should be mixed and then frozen.
- The float test (egg sinking indicates freshness, floating indicates it's old or spoiled) helps determine egg freshness.
- Store eggs in the coldest part of the refrigerator (middle or bottom shelf), not the door, to maintain stable temperatures.
- Signs of spoiled eggs include a sulfurous smell, greenish or blackish spots, and a watery egg white.
- Use older eggs first and reserve the freshest for recipes requiring raw eggs.