How long can I keep eggs in the fridge?

You probably have a carton of eggs in the fridge right now. After all, eggs are versatile and an integral part of many dishes, although they are most popular for breakfast. But what do you know about how to care for eggs? Do you know how long you can store them in the fridge?

The answers to these questions are very important since carelessness with the storage and maintenance of this food can be very harmful to health. So we separate tips on how to store and keep eggs at home.

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Some tips for you to improve egg care

It is important that we know the correct procedures to be carried out to correctly store eggs in our home to avoid losing them or risks such as food poisoning.

What is the ideal temperature to store eggs?

According to Anvisa, eggs are best preserved when kept refrigerated. Thus, in domestic refrigerators (common refrigerator), it is recommended to keep them at an average temperature of 10°C. In times of extreme heat, ensure that the refrigerator is meeting the need and that when you take the eggs out to use them, that they are not exposed to room temperature for too long.

Is the fridge the ideal place to store eggs?

It can be said that it is ideal to keep eggs in the refrigerator. However, even if you do it this way, it shouldn't just be placed anywhere. Below are some guidelines for correct cooling:

• Store the eggs in a compartment where the temperature does not change too much. Therefore, try to keep them away from the refrigerator door, as you open and close it throughout the day;
• In order not to damage the natural protective film of the shell, remove the eggs from the original packaging and transfer them to a new container (preferably closed);
• Store them in the refrigerator away from other raw foods to avoid contamination or odors.

How long can I keep the eggs?

First tip is: remember to look at the packaging, because it has an expiration date! To avoid forgetting and ensure that there are no doubts, a good tip is to write this information on a label and place it where you will store the items.

However, it usually lasts up to 60 days when refrigerated. Already out of the fridge, the validity may vary, especially on warmer days. Eggs can last 25 to 30 days out of the fridge, when the temperature is milder.

Note the obvious! In addition to everything that has been said, it is essential that you observe other basic characteristics that guarantee that the egg is good! As an example, we can list:

• Ingredient odor (which cannot deviate from normal and be strong);
• Appearance of the shell and contents, which must be intact, without cracks or stains.