2 ways to determine the freshness of chicken eggs so you don't regret it later

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2 ways to determine the freshness of chicken eggs so you don't regret it later
2 ways to determine the freshness of chicken eggs so you don't regret it later
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When buying eggs, we often have doubts about their freshness. In order to understand whether a fresh product or in a store they simply interrupted the date, one should learn to determine its condition, especially since this is not so difficult to do, or rather, quite simple.

Briefly about the structure and composition of eggs

An egg has two components: the yolk, which weighs about 1/3 of the mass of the egg, and the white, which has 2/3 of the mass
An egg has two components: the yolk, which weighs about 1/3 of the mass of the egg, and the white, which has 2/3 of the mass

An egg has two components: the yolk, which weighs about 1/3 of the mass of the egg, and the white, which has 2/3 of the mass. The latter contains proteins and water, and the former contains a small amount of proteins, vitamins, fats, macro- and microelements, and water. In addition, there is a chalaza. These are threads of a murky color in the squirrel. Many believe that this is a fetus, but this opinion is erroneous. The threads are intended for fixation in the yolk protein.

Some argue that chalaza should be removed, as it is harmful and interferes with the whipping process, but this is not true
Some argue that chalaza should be removed, as it is harmful and interferes with the whipping process, but this is not true

Others argue that chalaza should be removed as it is harmful and interferes with the whipping process. But this is also not true. Not only does it contain nothing harmful and does not affect the whipping process, you also cannot find it in an egg when cooking, even if boiled or fried. During storage, the structure of the chalase changes. If the egg is fresh, then the chalaza is clearly visible, it is tough and thick. When the egg is old, the chalaza becomes almost invisible. The egg also has an air pocket located near the blunt end of the egg.

Freshness of eggs

For cooking, it is better to take an already lying product, and not completely fresh
For cooking, it is better to take an already lying product, and not completely fresh

Fresh eggs are also called dietary ones. This category includes products whose shelf life does not exceed seven days. Eggs, which have a slightly longer shelf life, are considered by some to be worse than dietary ones. In fact, this does not affect their nutritional value in any way. During storage, two main changes occur in the egg:

  • it changes shape, acquires a more liquid consistency and you will have to tinker with it to beat it, and it will be more problematic to boil a poached egg;

  • there is a slight drying out of the egg with an increase in the air pocket and a decrease in its total weight.

    • For cooking, it is better to take an already lying product, and not completely fresh. On these grounds, they check how fresh chicken eggs are.

    1. Testing method based on consistency

    The shape of a fresh egg is oval, and the round yolk is located strictly in the middle
    The shape of a fresh egg is oval, and the round yolk is located strictly in the middle

    The shape of a fresh egg is oval, and the round yolk is located strictly in the middle. If the egg has been lying for some time, the protein begins to spread, the egg takes on a different shape, irregular. The yolk is closer to the edge and becomes slightly flattened. This is due to the fact that the chalaza is weakening.

    2. The method based on the size of the air pocket

    To check the freshness of the product, you need to place the egg in water
    To check the freshness of the product, you need to place the egg in water

    To check the freshness of the product, you need to place the egg in water:

    • up to 1 week - lies on its side, exactly;

  • 1-3 weeks - the wider part of the egg rises slightly;

  • more than 3 weeks - the egg practically stands in the water at the sharp end, while the blunt one is raised up.
    • In the case when the egg does not submerge in water, but floats, it should be discarded
    In the case when the egg does not submerge in water, but floats, it should be discarded

    In the case when the egg does not submerge in water, but floats, it should be discarded. It has already disappeared and this product cannot be used for food.

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