Egg Float Test: Is it a myth if an egg floats in water?
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Many of us looked in the fridge and wondered if the eggs were still good.You can check the date on the side of the carton, but is it a use-by date or a sell by date?What about the pack date?It's time to try the egg float test if you feel like you need a decoder every time you eat breakfast.You can use this hack to find out if your eggs are okay to eat.A bowl of water is all you need.
Eggs last longer than you might think if they have been properly refrigerated.rotten eggs can put you at risk for food-borne diseases, so no one wants to cook with them.How do you know if your eggs are still fresh?REM's Sleepin' In Omelet is a must-try.Should you trust your nose?Pick up some other tips and tricks and learn how the egg float test works.
If you've already cracked open your eggs, use your best judgement.You can spy an egg that's past its prime or close to it.
Egg whites that are older will start to spread, while fresh eggs have thick, slightly opaque whites.Runny egg whites are not necessarily unsafe to eat.
If the eggs are round and domed, they are fresh and may be on the older side.
If you have ever smelled rotten eggs, you know what we're talking about.If your eggs smell bad, throw them out.