Whether eating duck, goose, hen or quail eggs, they are a staple in many people’s diets. They can be eaten fried, boiled, scrambled or poached and are a binding agent in many bakes including cakes. Eggs typically have a long shelf life, but to keep them fresher for longer, there are certain storage methods Britons … Read more
Conventional wisdom suggests that eggs are best preserved in the fridge, rather than left out at room temperature. When stored in the refrigerator within their carton, eggs remain fresh for approximately three weeks. Separated egg whites can be kept for up to three weeks in a sealed container, while yolks stay good for about three … Read more
UK supermarket eggs are typically sold with a best-before date of 28 days from when they were laid. However, there’s a chance they’ll spoil before this if stored incorrectly at home. While there are endless tried and tested remedies for keeping eggs fresh for weeks beyond their best-before date, there’s one method you may not … Read more
Understanding how fridge temperatures vary can help you avoid one common storage error and keep your eggs fresh for longer. According to experts, certain parts of the fridge are warmer than others, which can affect how quickly perishable items, like eggs, spoil. Melissa Kilcoyne, Business Development Manager from certified online training course provider, Virtual College … Read more
Eggs have a surprisingly long shelf life but it doesn’t mean that they’ll taste as good in the two weeks after buying them. While some people prefer the kitchen counter or a ceramic egg holder, often in the shape of a hen, the fridge is the go-to for many egg fans. Whether bought for eating … Read more
Eggs often have a long shelf life but if stored incorrectly it can lead to them developing harmful bacteria which can make you ill or cause them to spoil before their best-before date. No one wants the horrid smell of rotting eggs in their kitchen, but it is often debated where to store eggs to … Read more
Eggs are a staple item in most kitchens, but exactly where to store them is still one of those much-debated subjects. While some households keep them in the cupboard, arguing that they aren’t refrigerated in the supermarkets, others always have them in the fridge. While most agree UK eggs are safe to keep in the … Read more
The correct way to store eggs has been a topic of debate for years. Some people swear by storing their eggs in a cupboard, while others will always put a brand-new box of eggs directly into the fridge. It’s something that people have argued over for decades, and there still doesn’t seem to be a … Read more
Eggs won’t go off instantly at home but there are a few food storage hacks worth knowing to preserve their taste and texture. This is especially important for keeping the whites of eggs intact and stopping them from turning watery. While there’s no official guidance that suggests eggs from the UK must be refrigerated, a health … Read more
Eggs are healthy and versatile making them a great staple ingredient all the time they’re fresh. But when it comes to keeping them for more than a few weeks after bringing them home, some storage methods fare better than others. While some people swear by the kitchen counter to store shopbought eggs, others won’t keep … Read more
