Eggs are a common ingredient on our table, which is rich in nutrients and can supplement various nutrients to the human body. Therefore, whether it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner, eggs are a common dish. When buying eggs, we often buy more than a dozen or twenty at a time, and then take them home and store them directly in the refrigerator, thinking that this is the best way to preserve eggs. But did you know that this is not the case, if you put it directly in the refrigerator, it may not be conducive to the preservation of eggs, and even cause pollution to the refrigerator environment. Today, let's talk about the correct way to store eggs in the refrigerator, let's find out together!
One: the pros and cons of putting eggs in the refrigerator
We all know that the temperature of the refrigerator is relatively low, and it has been in a constant temperature state, we put the eggs in the refrigerator, the low temperature of the refrigerator can effectively extend the storage time of the eggs, so that the eggs will not deteriorate for a long time. But there are some drawbacks to putting eggs directly in the refrigerator. Because there will be some chicken feces and other impurities and bacteria on the surface of eggs, and we will also put some other foods in the refrigerator, so that the dirt on the surface of eggs will contaminate the food and affect the taste and quality of other foods.
2: Precautions for storing eggs in the refrigerator
1. Handle the eggs cleanly.
I believe many friends know that eggs that need to be preserved cannot be washed. Because there is a protective film on the surface of the egg, if it is cleaned, this protective film will be destroyed, so that external bacteria, microorganisms and the like will invade the inside, and accelerate the deterioration of the egg. But if you don't wash it, you will directly put the dirty eggs in the refrigerator, which will pollute the refrigerator environment. In fact, at this time, we can prepare a bowl of salt water, and then use a paper towel to moisten it slightly, and use a paper towel with salt water to wipe the dirty areas on the surface of the eggs. Table salt has the effect of sterilization and disinfection, will not carry bacteria and microorganisms, and just wipe, will not cause damage to the protective film.
2. Placement of eggs.
In addition to wiping the surface clean, the placement of eggs is also very important. Eggs are all big and small, and when placing them, they should be placed with the big head up and the small head down. Because there is an air chamber at the head of the egg, this air cell is essential for the life support of the egg. It ensures that the egg can breathe and prevents the yolk from floating, thus keeping the egg fresh and nutritious. However, if we do not pay attention to the placement of eggs, such as by placing the eggs with their small heads facing up or lying them flat, the air chambers may be at risk of becoming blocked. Once the air chamber is blocked, the freshness of the eggs will be greatly reduced, and their shelf life will be shortened.
3. Use a special egg carton.
Many friends put eggs in the refrigerator on the shelf of the refrigerator door, but it would be better for us to buy egg cartons specially designed for eggs. Because we put the eggs on the shelf of the refrigerator door, when the door is opened and closed, it will cause the temperature to be unstable, sometimes the refrigerator door is open for a long time, and the eggs will slowly return to normal temperature, and then close the door, and reduce the temperature, so that repeated temperature differences are not conducive to the preservation of eggs. Putting it in an egg carton and then inside the refrigerator can not only avoid bumps between the eggs and close the lid, but also prevent the eggs from coming into contact with other foods in the refrigerator to avoid cross-contamination.
4. Best storage time.
We don't keep eggs in the refrigerator for as long as possible, it can generally be stored for 30~40 days. Although sometimes, we may have stored the eggs beyond this time, and the eggs still did not deteriorate and turn yellow. In fact, it just hasn't spoiled, but its nutrition and taste have been greatly reduced, and there may even be an increased risk of contamination by bacteria such as Salmonella. Therefore, we also pay attention to how long we keep the egg in the refrigerator.
In addition, our eggs do not necessarily need to be stored in the refrigerator, in winter, and spring and autumn when the temperature is suitable, we can also choose to store eggs at room temperature. Among them, it is a good way to store eggs in rice enlargement. We only need to wipe the surface of the egg clean, and then bury it in the rice with the big head up and the small head down, the dry and constant temperature environment in the rice can also keep the eggs for a long time. If today's article is helpful to you, then click a follow, a like, and thank you for your support.