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What is the best way to store eggs?
The easiest way to maintain eggs at high quality is to store them in their original carton in the refrigerator as soon as possible after purchase. Cartons reduce water loss and protect flavours from other foods being absorbed into the eggs. Storing eggs loose, or in specially designed sections located on refrigerator doors is not recommended as this also exposes eggs to a greater risk of damage.

Did you know a single eggshell might have as many as 17,000 tiny pores over its surface? Through them, the egg can absorb flavours and odours. Storing them in their cartons helps keep them fresh.

How long will eggs keep?
Fresh shell eggs can be kept refrigerated in their carton for 5 weeks from the date of lay. Quality losses are kept to a minimum if eggs are placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible after purchase.

How do I test an egg for freshness?
A quick test for freshness is to check if the raw egg in the shell sinks in a basin of water. Fresh eggs stay at the bottom of the bowl while stale eggs float because of the large air cell.