Eggs will stay fresher for longer if stored 'the American way', says Mary Berry
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The age-old debate about whether the counter or the fridge is the best spot to store your eggs for ultimate freshness has been put to rest, thanks to culinary queen Mary Berry. There's been a long-standing argument between Brits and Americans over the optimum storage solution to prolong the shelf life of eggs.
Here in the UK, it's the norm to keep eggs at ambient room temperature on the worktop; however, across the pond, they tend to opt for a cooler environment. And in 'Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook,' the baking pro has settled the debate - seemingly endorsing the American way, reports the Express.
READ MORE: Carrots will stay fresh for three weeks if kept apart from common vegetable. Mary advised: "Store eggs in their box in the refrigerator (away from strong foods so that they do not absorb flavours and odours through their shells). To maintain the finest form of your eggs, she noted: "If you place them pointed end down, the yolk will remain centred in the white. Always use them by their use-by date.".
Keeping your eggs into the fridge is ideal for keeping them in peak condition, with temperatures of 4C or below ensuring they stay fresher longer. But you should always keep them on a main fridge shelf, strictly not in the door where they could go off prematurely.
Jenna Kelly, a specialist from Essential Food Hygiene UK, has also advocated for storing eggs in the fridge. However, she warns that keeping them in the fridge door can accelerate spoilage and potentially lead to food poisoning due to constant temperature changes.
