Egg Handling at Home - How to Store Eggs

•	Brief History of Eggs

•	Journey of the Egg

•	Egg Handling at Home

•	How to Determine Freshness

•	Cooking with Eggs

•	3 Quick Ways to Cook Eggs

•	How to Store Eggs

•	How to Freeze Eggs

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•	Eggs for Energy

•	Cholesterol

•	Brain Food for Kids

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•	References

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	Egg Handling at Home

	How to Store Eggs
	Eggs should be stored in their original egg carton. The carton protects the eggs and prevents them from absorbing strong odours and flavours of other foods in the fridge through the thousands of tiny pores in the shell. Keeping eggs in their carton also means the Best Before date is visible. Eggs should not be stored on the refrigerator door, but in the main body of the refrigerator to ensure that they keep a consistent and cool temperature. Leftover raw egg whites and yolks should be put in airtight containers and stored in the refrigerator immediately. To prevent yolks from drying out, cover them with a little cold water. Drain the water before using. When storing hard-cooked eggs, you may notice a "gassy" odour in your refrigerator. The odour is caused by hydrogen sulphide, which forms when eggs are cooked. It's harmless and usually dissipates in a few hours.
	Recommended Storage Times for Eggs