Eggs

[southportram]

Does anyone know why you should not keep eggs in the fridge? I am sure someone told me once it was because it absorbed the flavour out of other foods, is this correct?

[BBWCHATT]

Southportram - here in the USA we always keep them in the fridge. They come in a styrofoam container and they recommend we leave them in it - but if you are seriously concerned about them absorbing anything, they can be coated with a little bit of olive oil.

[Hammer Head]

But surely they will absorb the flavour of the olive oil. OK if ou're making an ommelette, not so good if you're making egg custard.

[45703]

I keep all other foods in sealed containers or covered with cling film as they dry out in the fridge. So my eggs don�t absorb any flavours from other foods.

[Ethel]

You should not keep eggs in the fridge. They are not refrigerated in the supermarkets, or sent in refrigerated lorries.

In a fridge they become very cold - so when you cook them they will not have had long enough at a high temperature to kill any bacteria. Unless you are very well organised and remember to take them out a few hours before cooking.

[BBWCHATT]

http://www.aeb.org/LearnMore/FightBac.htm#stor e

Continually keep raw shell eggs, broken-out eggs, egg mixtures, prepared egg dishes and other perishable foods refrigerated at 40� F or below when you�re not cooking or eating them. These foods should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours, including the time you use to prepare and serve them. Allow no more than 30 minutes to 1 hour when it�s 85� F or hotter.

To guard against breakage and odor absorption and to help prevent the loss of carbon dioxide and moisture which lowers egg quality, store raw shell eggs in their cartons. Place egg cartons on a middle or lower shelf where the temperature will fluctuate less than on the door. Refrigerated raw shell eggs will keep without significant quality loss for about 4 to 5 weeks beyond the pack date or about 3 weeks after you bring them home.

[B00]

I'm not disagreeing with anyone here....but why do fridges have egg compartments then if you're not supposed to put them there?

[country_boy]

for hard boiled eggs maybe?

[BBWCHATT]

lol Country Boy - I was going to suggest "to sell refrigerators" Boo:)

[Zeddy]

Ethel, you need to invest in a pair of eyes and a little patience.
Try cooking the egg, say, boiling, for an extra 2 mins and it will be just fine.
Personally writing, if supermarkets, corner shops et al can sit them at ambient for a week or two, then so can I in my house.

[EDLEE]

They do not pick up flavors in the fridge any more than on the counter. (unless your fridge needs a lot of cleaning). They do go stale as BBW said but, will stay fresh longer at lower temps. The same can be said for bacteria growth. If you worry about getting them hot enough while cooking, then you obviously don't like them over easy as I do.