There is a suggested use-by date on the package of every egg you buy at the grocery store.
Furthermore, as stated on the Femme Actuelle website, distributors are no longer allowed by French legislation to sell eggs seven days prior to the minimum durability date (Ddm) printed on the container.
However, there is no suggested use-by date on the eggs that you harvest from the henhouse. Hence, be aware that the Dlc cannot exceed 28 days following the day of laying.
Having said that, if the eggs’ shells are undamaged, you may keep them in the fridge for an extra month after the suggested use-by date (58 days from the day they were laid). The best way to keep food fresh, prevent mold, and reduce food waste is to store it in an ideal environment.
To prevent potentially harmful pathogenic microorganisms, strict adherence to the cold chain and all associated dates is required. So, placing eggs in the fridge keeps them fresh and healthy while also stopping germs from growing.
But, the protective layer that the hen deposits on eggs is delicate and should not be washed unless they are going to be eaten right away. But if you can’t see the expiration dates on the package, you’ll have to be creative.
Eggs in a dish – Recipe from Bon Appetit
Inhale the aroma of the egg
Once the expiration date has gone, eggs, like other perishable goods, can have an unpleasant odor. This is especially true of desserts, crème fraîche, cheeses, and yogurts.
If you want to save an egg after its expiration date but don’t want to throw it out just yet, give it a quick sniff.
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