You've been storing your eggs wrong as expert settles debate on correct way
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While some people swear by storing their eggs in the cupboard, others claim the fridge is the right place for them. To settle this age-old debate, the experts at Egg Info, a part of British Lion eggs, has shared the correct answer - however, not everybody is convinced.
One Reddit user asked: "Should I store my eggs in the fridge? So Googling this, I've had different results. They apparently last longer in the fridge (unsurprising) so is this best? Some people say don't keep them in the fridge and some say keep them in the fridge.".
According to the experts, you want to ensure your eggs are kept at a steady temperature below 20C, as they urge people to avoid moving them between very cold and warm spots in their house. However, whether or not you should keep them in the fridge actually depends on where you live and your kitchen setup.
A statement reads: "If you have a cool pantry that doesn’t heat up when the kitchen temperature rises, that’s fine for storing eggs but while a regular kitchen cupboard may seem a relatively constant environment, temperatures can still fluctuate when you're cooking things that produce a lot of heat or steam.
"Best practice is to store eggs in the fridge; that way the temperature is always at a constant and your eggs will be fresher! When you do get around to using them, try to leave the eggs out of the fridge for around 30 minutes to bring them up to room temperature, otherwise cooking times could change depending on how you’re using them.".
