Eggs: When is Older Better?

Now that I consume 4 to 6 eggs per day I figured this would be something good to share.

It may seem counter-intuitive, but older eggs are better than fresh-laid, if the eggs will be hard cooked.

 As an egg ages, carbon dioxide within it seeps out through the pores of the shell and is replaced by oxygen and other gases, which creates an air pocket. The older the egg, the larger the air cell becomes. When an older egg is hard boiled, the inner membrane is less likely to adhere to the egg white because of the air pocket, making the egg easier to peel.

 To ensure an easy-to-peel hard-cooked egg, purchase your eggs from the supermarket one week before cooking. If you have a source of fresh eggs direct from the hen, you’ll have to make sure they’re up to two weeks old before cooking.

 If you’re not quite sure how fresh your eggs are, try the water test. Eggs that sink and lay flat on the bottom of a bowl are very fresh. Eggs that stand straight upright and bob on the bottom of the bowl are not as fresh but still good. Eggs that float to the top are very old and may be bad. Contact us.