Eggs are the most common ingredient in life, not only taste good, but also rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, many dishes need eggs to assist.
Although the benefits of eggs are many, the shelf life is very short. If it is placed in an unsuitable environment, it is easy to deteriorate. Even if you put it in the refrigerator, the low temperature can slow down the rate of deterioration of the eggs, but it cannot be stored for too long.
Today I would like to share with you 2 tips for preserving eggs, which are even better than putting them in the refrigerator. If you keep the eggs in this way, they won't spoil if you leave them for 1 year.
1. Rice preservation method
1. Clean the eggs
When eggs are laid, they may be contaminated with chicken feces, soil, and feed, so it is recommended to clean the eggs for cleanliness and hygiene.
One thing to note is that you should never wash with water. This is because the surface of the egg is covered with a natural protective film that prevents bacteria from entering. If you wash it with water, it will destroy the protective film on the outside of the egg and accelerate the deterioration process.
Therefore, when we clean eggs, just wipe off the dirt with a paper towel, and do not wash them with water.
2. Correct placement
After the eggs are cleaned, it is also a technical task. We have to insert the eggs into the rice with the big head up and the small head down.
Because, there are many pores on the big head of the egg, which is the place where the egg is used to "breathe". If you put the big head of the "breath" downward, it will cause the stomata to become blocked. Not being able to breathe will also reduce the effectiveness of freshness.
Inserting the egg yolk into the rice with the big head facing up can effectively prevent the yolk from floating and keep the egg fresh for a long time.
3. Wrap in rice
After inserting the small head of the egg into the rice, you can wrap the egg in the rice to expose the big head. The adsorption effect of rice can keep the surface of the egg dry and avoid bacterial erosion, so as to prolong the shelf life of the egg.
The principle of rice preservation of eggs:
Eggs spoil because of bacterial invasion, which destroys the tender egg liquid, resulting in spoilage. Whereas, rice has a good adsorption effect and can keep the egg shell dry. In this way, bacteria can avoid bacteria from invading the inside of the egg, and effectively extend the shelf life.
Second, the tea preservation method
1. Make tea desiccant
Tea is also a common item in life, we can wrap the tea that we have not yet drunk, or the tea residue, with paper towels. Then, use tape or rope to fix the mouth of the paper towel, so that the tea desiccant is made.
2. Place the tea desiccant
We put the prepared tea desiccant directly around the eggs. This keeps the eggs dry, which prolongs the preservation effect.
3. Where to store eggs
After placing the tea desiccant around the eggs, the place where the eggs are stored is also particular. Remember to put the eggs in a cool, ventilated place, and keep them in a dry environment, if they are too humid, the tea may not be able to absorb them.
The principle of tea preservation of eggs:
Because tea leaves have a good hygroscopic effect, they can keep eggs dry, thus preventing the growth of bacteria. Without the erosion of bacteria, eggs are naturally able to last longer.
Desiccants can also be used in place of tea
Nowadays, many biscuits, French fries and other food packaging bags will have desiccant. We can use these food desiccants instead of tea, put a few packets near the eggs, also have a good dehumidification effect, and can still play a role in extending the shelf life of eggs.
Summary at the end of the article
Eggs are very fragile, not only should they be handled with care, but they should also be stored with great care. We can use methods such as rice preservation and tea desiccant preservation to effectively extend the shelf life of eggs, and the effect is better than putting them in the refrigerator. If you have eggs at home that you need to preserve, you might as well give them a try.