Can you freeze eggs to keep them fresh?
According to Mary, it is fine to store eggs in the freezer where they will last six months. However, it is usually recommended to use them after four months to make sure they are as fresh as possible.
In ‘Mary Berry’s Ultimate Cookbook’, she wrote: “Shelled raw eggs freeze very successfully, and can be stored for up to six months.
“If whole, whisk gently to mix the yolk and white; add a little salt to whole eggs and egg yolks for use in savoury food or sugar for use in sweet dishes (nothing needs to be added to whites).”
To unfreeze eggs, Mary said: “Thaw at room temperature. Egg-based dishes such as quiches, custards and mousses can also be frozen.”
How do you make sure you buy fresh eggs at the supermarket?
Mary has recommended always checking the label when trying to find the freshest eggs possible. For the best-quality eggs possible, always look for a red lion wearing a crown on British hen eggs which is a food-safety mark.
When looking at labels of eggs, there will always be a description of what method was used to farm them, such as ‘free-range’, ‘barn’, ‘caged’ or ‘organic.”
Mary wrote: “Whenever possible, opt for organic or free-range eggs: not only is this the most ethical choice but the higher welfare standards also produce tastier eggs.
“Whichever you buy, choose the ones with the longest ‘use by’ date, and check that none are damaged or cracked.”
