5 ways to tell if an egg is fresh or rotten

4. Dip the egg in water

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According to LCI, another technique can be effective in determining whether the egg is still edible.

To do this, you must immerse the egg in a saucepan or salad bowl filled with water. If it sinks to the bottom of the container, it is still good for consumption.

But if it remains erect, that means it needs to be eaten quickly. If it rises to the surface, it is expired.

In fact, the older the egg gets, the more moisture evaporates through microscopic pores and the air pocket grows. Therefore, the older the egg is, the more it floats.

However, if you want to eat eggs immediately, do not repeat this experience.

This dip can cause loss of the cuticle on the shell. However, the latter protects the egg from bacteria such as salmonella.

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