Many people have no idea how to choose eggs in the supermarket. Come to think of it, see guidance from a pro!
Despite being part of most families’ shopping lists, the truth is that many people have no clue how to choose eggs at the supermarket and simply take the first box off the shelf, without first checking if everything is okay with the food inside.
Second Lúcia Endriukaite, nutritionist at Instituto Ovos Brasil, the eggshell works as a natural packaging that protects the internal contents. For this reason, although it is a perishable food, it has an expiry date, albeit longer than other ingredients of animal origin.
“Even with its longer natural shelf life, some care must be taken when buying eggs. After all, cracks, cracks and dirt impair the quality of the egg and put its consumption at risk,” emphasizes the professional.
Again according to the specialist, there are three steps necessary to ensure that the purchase protects the consumption and quality of the product. See what they are below.
How to choose eggs at the supermarket
in the package
– Check the expiration date;
– Check that the package is dry and has not been stored near products with a strong smell
– Search for the inspection seal which can be federal, state or municipal;
– Always buy from trusted establishments
in the eggs
– They must be intact, i.e. without fissures or cracks;
– They must be clean and free from dirt.
As for storage
As Lucia explains, it is normal for some people to wash their eggs when they get home or before using them. However, in practice, it should not be disinfected at any time after purchase.
“The egg has about 10,000 pores. When you wash it, the shell gets wet and microorganisms can grow which, in turn, can penetrate through these pores, interfering with its quality,” explains the nutritionist.
Therefore, to be sure of its purity, the egg must undergo a thermal process, fried or boiled, to eliminate all microorganisms.
As far as conservation is concerned, it is important to remember that eggs age every day and, therefore, it is essential that they are well preserved to guarantee their freshness and quality.
Therefore, it is indicated that it is stored inside or outside the refrigerator, but without the packaging that was on the market.
“Once removed from the refrigerator, the egg must stay in a dry, fresh, airy place and away from odors for ten days.” concludes the professional.
Source: Terra
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