Experts explain when to keep eggs outside, when to refrigerate

Although storing eggs in fridge ensure safety, but still may not need to store eggs in the refrigerator, according to the American news agency Insider.

If buying new eggs from the farm, they can be stored at temperature room from 14 to 21 days Shutterstock

When is it necessary to keep refrigerated?

Dr. Ada Hagan, microbiologist, specializing in Microbiology – Immunology, from the American Society of Microbiology, said that if the collected eggs go through the process of handling, washing, transporting, selling, then it comes to hand consumersit is best to keep the fruit cold.

When is refrigeration not necessary?

Dr. Hagan explains, if egg Newly laid chickens are quickly delivered to the consumer, especially if chickens are vaccinated against salmonella bacteria, there is no need for refrigeration, according to Insiders.

Although the processes are different, both are effective. Expert Brian Chau, a food scientist, trained by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said the ability to fight salmonella bacteria in the two ways of preservation is the same.

How long can eggs be left out of the refrigerator?

Exactly this time depends on how the eggs are handled and stored.

In general, clean eggs – unwashed, unrefrigerated – have a shorter shelf life than washed, refrigerated eggs, says Dr. Hagan.

Because cold temperatures slow the growth of bacteria, even if salmonella gets into the shell, Dr. Hagan says.

If you buy eggs from the market, wash them and store them in the refrigerator for up to 35 days.

However, if you buy fresh eggs from the farm, and don’t wash them (because washing can remove the cuticle, a protective layer on eggs, which makes them more susceptible to salmonella contamination), eggs can be preserved. at room temperature for 14 to 21 days. But if you put it in the refrigerator, it can be kept longer, according to Insiders.

Eggs should be kept in the middle of the refrigerator Shutterstock

So where is the best place to keep eggs?

According to the US Department of Agriculture, eggs must be stored at a temperature of 7˚C or less.

Although the refrigerator door is more convenient to store eggs, it is advisable to keep eggs in the middle of the refrigerator. That’s where the temperature is the coolest and most stable.

Expert Chau said, if you buy fresh eggs Newly born from the farm, may not need refrigeration, just keep at room temperature between 17 and 23˚C. Case weather hot, room temperature is higher, eggs must be stored in the refrigerator, according to Insider.