A lot is often said about foods, including eggs. Do you like to eat an egg? Then read quickly whether you have fallen for one of these fables.
The color of the egg shell differs according to the type of chicken that lays the egg. There are even chickens that can lay blue and green eggs. This is not an indication of how nutritious the egg is, but it has to do with genetics.
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Sometimes a best before date is printed on the egg, but not always. You can test whether an egg is still good by testing the buoyancy of the egg. Place the egg in a bowl of water. Does it sink to the bottom right away? Then the egg is fresh. Does the egg float? Then it is no longer fresh. This is because air flows into the egg over time.
The thickness of the eggshell is a good indicator to test the quality of the egg. The thicker the shell, the healthier the chicken has eaten. Another fun fact:The shells of smaller eggs are thicker than large eggs. These are therefore easier to peel when they are hard-boiled.
Did you know that egg cartons are specially designed to prevent breakage and impact? They also prevent odors from the refrigerator from getting into the eggs. The built-in 'egg place' in the refrigerator is usually in the door. Opening and closing the door has a negative influence on the temperature shift. This keeps the egg fresh for a shorter time.
Next time, pay attention to the color of your yolk. A dark orange yolk is an indication that the egg came from a free-range chicken. It depends on the diet of the chicken what the color of the egg will be. The darker, the healthier the chicken has eaten.
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