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You know those eggs that seem like they’ve been in the fridge just a little too long? If you've ever wondered how to tell if an egg is bad, you're definitely not alone. We've all been there, warily eyeing the sell-by date (or, even worse, looking at eggs we've unpacked into an egg tray with no date to even guide us). Fear not: the sell-by date isn't the best marker of freshness, anyway. The truth is, eggs are usually good for a while after those dates come and go. That’s why eggs are one of our favorite things to have in the fridge when we’re trying to cut down on grocery store trips. And the good news is, it’s possible to tell if eggs are good or bad, independent of the expiration date. Ahead, we'll dive deeper into where sell-by dates come from and the other date on the carton that actually matters. We'll also give you a 3-second, no-fail test to verify the freshness of any egg, and teach you how to store your eggs properly so they stay as fresh as possible for as long as possible.

Let's get cracking!

There's a number on the egg carton that matters, but it's not the expiration date. First: ignore the sell-by date. The USDA mandates that any sell-by date on eggs be 21–30 days from when they were packed. The sell-by date is very general, and while it's helpful for inventory management if you’re running a grocery store, it's not as useful for cooks at home. There's a more reliable way to figure out whether your eggs are still good to eat. On the side of every egg carton, there's a longer numerical code listed above or below the expiration or sell-by date. The last three digits of this longer code correspond to the Julian date, which counts each day of the year as a number between 001 and 365—for example, "140" is May 20th (the USDA has a handy chart, in case you don't want to do the math). That date is the exact day that the eggs were packed, and they're going to be totally fine within four to five weeks of that pack date. Want to skip checking the chart every time you open the fridge? Just calculate the real expiration date and write it right on the carton. The last three digits of that numerical code on the bottom right are all you need to gauge egg freshness.

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The egg float test works every time

If you'd rather not mess with Julian calendar dates at all, go for this straightforward egg test. All you need is a bowl of water, deep enough to submerge an egg plus a few inches. Gently dDrop your raw eggs (still in the shell!) into the cool water and see what happens. If the egg sinks and falls to its wide side, it's at peak freshness. An egg that sinks onto its wide side like it's lying down is very fresh. Why? Fresher eggs have less air in them underneath the eggshells, so they sink all the way to the bottom of the bowl when placed in water. Go ahead and fry 'em, get to poaching, or fold them into a soufflé.

If the egg sinks and stands, it's fine.

An egg that sinks to the bottom and "stands" on its smaller end means that the egg is still edible, but probably on its last legs. The longer an egg has been around, the more the liquid inside the egg evaporates, leaving air pockets to take its place, making the egg "stand up" and almost float.

If the egg floats, it's bad.

If your egg has enough air to float, it's not good to eat anymore. Toss that bad boy into the compost and move on.

You can also shake the egg, or take a whiff of it.

Another way to determine if the egg is fresh is to shake it by your ear and listen for a sloshing sound. If you hear swishing, it's no good—it means the yolk has turned watery and old (yuck). Hear nothing? You've still got a fresh egg.

epicurious.com - How to Tell if an Egg is Bad (Plus Tips to Keep Eggs Fresh) - Epicurious

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