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Those white ropy strands aren't an embryo, an umbilical cord or a sign that the egg has been fertilized. They're actually a sign of freshness.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh38FcSGORgMjGyiJqKfIUd9YK9nNHwS0zH64oipBIyPPuKPleL0v1JvSv0u0XmWdhDblXw-1nvNME8qlOIOdNS7lXcSW72NgsB60Edev3Jx0TntNXt70c9qyOFMFABv4mF34yJ3Z6wEDh-025cvDNT9grn9JL8CSwj2ImFrB8TAS_XVYhAn2o8Kkuv\/s988\/chalazae%201.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"988\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh38FcSGORgMjGyiJqKfIUd9YK9nNHwS0zH64oipBIyPPuKPleL0v1JvSv0u0XmWdhDblXw-1nvNME8qlOIOdNS7lXcSW72NgsB60Edev3Jx0TntNXt70c9qyOFMFABv4mF34yJ3Z6wEDh-025cvDNT9grn9JL8CSwj2ImFrB8TAS_XVYhAn2o8Kkuv\/w518-h640\/chalazae%201.jpg\" width=\"518\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContrary to popular belief, that white stringy thing floating in your egg isn't a baby chick’s umbilical cord. It’s not an embryo, either. It’s actually a sign that the egg is super fresh.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg47kZ3UFB0QCcOsvqJVMNn4vrixMwGAG9ASlqguEJbuYeowAB6DyIfe9me4Sv_paGlD-pdqx5r8Ilvhmn2b8LiNCvhdRGcn9mf2pzQdiUtUJmvlpcldHO2CHGwPgPwupgg5daKADQhoqg_PVGjU8RBEMfO5w5yJacnSYi8D1lST28-2S6reChEXUGE\/s1000\/bowl%20of%20eggs.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg47kZ3UFB0QCcOsvqJVMNn4vrixMwGAG9ASlqguEJbuYeowAB6DyIfe9me4Sv_paGlD-pdqx5r8Ilvhmn2b8LiNCvhdRGcn9mf2pzQdiUtUJmvlpcldHO2CHGwPgPwupgg5daKADQhoqg_PVGjU8RBEMfO5w5yJacnSYi8D1lST28-2S6reChEXUGE\/w512-h640\/bowl%20of%20eggs.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhat are These White Stringy Things in my Eggs?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you crack an egg into a bowl or your frying pan, you might have noticed opaque twisted strands floating in your egg white.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey are called chalaza (plural is chalazae) and are nothing more than protein strands. However, the chalazae (pronounced cuh-LAY-zuh) perform an extremely important function in an egg.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen a hen is laying an egg, the yolk gets encased with the albumen (or egg white). During this roughly 15-minute process, the yolk turns, which causes the protein strands within the egg white to become twisted and form the spring-like coils known as chalazae.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgERcGDbGFgsNwiNlbabzmzmOMzUrSvXEWeAT0OAg5x7M_s5XInXshWTucR7DeNXQ59PJVhhvCKJp724S8bxvaWvlzOIb9uFvbSQz2b8dxqlLv7WMJlt1h4KuOAag3agStHpB5TmuhkzTdhnlag8xk85g9drxoKmX92d0S_kizpjpoUMfRFf1Zr9aKa\/s1095\/chalazae3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1095\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgERcGDbGFgsNwiNlbabzmzmOMzUrSvXEWeAT0OAg5x7M_s5XInXshWTucR7DeNXQ59PJVhhvCKJp724S8bxvaWvlzOIb9uFvbSQz2b8dxqlLv7WMJlt1h4KuOAag3agStHpB5TmuhkzTdhnlag8xk85g9drxoKmX92d0S_kizpjpoUMfRFf1Zr9aKa\/w468-h640\/chalazae3.jpg\" width=\"468\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhat Do the Chalazae Do?\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile they look very unappetizingly like snot, chalazae are a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/07\/egg-anatomy-whats-inside-that-eggshell.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecritical component of an egg.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are two chalazae in each egg.\u0026nbsp; Each rope runs from the yolk membrane to the outer membrane and anchors the yolk within the egg white, keeping it centered from top to bottom in the egg.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne rope runs from the pointy end of the egg to the yolk, while the other runs from the blunt end of the egg to the yolk.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgFo4_z-UShJQQlu4a8xxSSRHjkLAw884YdQ5St7cLpOIOjR0frDVSOXymIiHfWYJTi7CkE7gtT-yvEQiEwEM3pdaE05C_jDMlO5vTzeVvs2fL67zodYPYiXAr02x-8c6zFxQbRiPlmONIZfNw4_iiRrR7Wo7yl9NCQ_Ikmx-Uo44zKeeIqJun2njHA\/s872\/chalazae.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"872\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgFo4_z-UShJQQlu4a8xxSSRHjkLAw884YdQ5St7cLpOIOjR0frDVSOXymIiHfWYJTi7CkE7gtT-yvEQiEwEM3pdaE05C_jDMlO5vTzeVvs2fL67zodYPYiXAr02x-8c6zFxQbRiPlmONIZfNw4_iiRrR7Wo7yl9NCQ_Ikmx-Uo44zKeeIqJun2njHA\/w368-h400\/chalazae.jpg\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMore About the Chalazae\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chalaza that runs from the yolk to the pointy end of the egg is called the clocal chalaza. It is the longer and more sturdy of the two and consists of two protein strands twisted in a counterclockwise direction.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chalaza that runs from the yolk to the blunt end of the egg is called the infundibular chalaza. It consists of a single strand twisted in a clockwise direction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking together, when an egg is laid on its side, the chalazae will turn the yolk so that the germinal disc is always on top.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause they only anchor the egg top to bottom, but not side to side, it's important to always \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/01\/why-should-eggs-be-stored-pointy-end.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estore your eggs with the pointy end down\u003C\/a\u003E. This keeps the yolk centered - which is very important if you're hatching eggs, but also important if you're making hard boiled or deviled eggs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you store your eggs on their side, the yolk (which is lighter than the white due to its higher fat content) will gradually rise and sit on top of the white, right next to the eggshell.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat doesn't make for pretty deviled eggs, and can actually be detrimental to a hatching embryo as well as the viability of the egg.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBacteria has a hard time growing in the egg white due to its composition, but will multiply quickly in the nutrient-rich yolk. So it's very important to keep the yolk completely encased within the egg white so it doesn't come in contact with the membrane, air sac or shell which can contain bacteria.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhijtTwS3JYXWBaM63S18YCP_6bJtuxo9MW0SilJ14Fa4XvOpSUChAsjI5Q2eStyGH7NmoHcd14E6HhaY-LyIavw4uvJuGbYuylORmngGpXI-fJBDXwHKl6L4PBCnel5KFLPdzEG2JUHHODr7vQ1J7Z1ni_FVbndDI_rYQuAsc1cCvYEWIlY1MlJS7O\/s1075\/chalazae%20on%20fork1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1075\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhijtTwS3JYXWBaM63S18YCP_6bJtuxo9MW0SilJ14Fa4XvOpSUChAsjI5Q2eStyGH7NmoHcd14E6HhaY-LyIavw4uvJuGbYuylORmngGpXI-fJBDXwHKl6L4PBCnel5KFLPdzEG2JUHHODr7vQ1J7Z1ni_FVbndDI_rYQuAsc1cCvYEWIlY1MlJS7O\/w476-h640\/chalazae%20on%20fork1.jpg\" width=\"476\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAre Chalazae Edible?\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince they are made entirely of protein, chalazae are edible, but if you wish, you can pick them out with a fork before cooking the egg.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce the eggs are cooked, the chalazae will likely be unidentifiable, unless you're making a smooth \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/01\/eggs-benedict.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esauce like Hollandaise\u003C\/a\u003E or a custard or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/09\/homemade-citrus-curd-lime-lemon-orange.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elemon curd,\u003C\/a\u003E in which case you might want to strain it through a fine mesh strainer when you're done.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgImOSGBHY2A_GSK12KPtTFFr5OHC_gdjHQX6DCiWbfIECzLLb4T_k-tyBTXqXPEQZqoLqzsjY7lS2C0jOPFIJljLp9jLTNnr_VHc5UZUAeODi7BHl1r_8hQoebUoUQUInay5-hvdG4jw7seqfiTMcwhqs0BXTK55xdoLIFr00va_ZdptWy9Z6AKRlu\/s1094\/chalazae%20on%20fork3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1094\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgImOSGBHY2A_GSK12KPtTFFr5OHC_gdjHQX6DCiWbfIECzLLb4T_k-tyBTXqXPEQZqoLqzsjY7lS2C0jOPFIJljLp9jLTNnr_VHc5UZUAeODi7BHl1r_8hQoebUoUQUInay5-hvdG4jw7seqfiTMcwhqs0BXTK55xdoLIFr00va_ZdptWy9Z6AKRlu\/w468-h640\/chalazae%20on%20fork3.jpg\" width=\"468\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow do Chalazae Indicate Freshness?\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the chalazae break down as an egg ages, the presence of them in an egg \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/01\/are-fresh-eggs-really-better.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eindicate that egg is extremely fresh.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince their main purpose is to anchor the egg yolk in the center of the egg while the embryo is developing, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/04\/5-tips-for-more-successful-hatch-enter.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esince eggs hatch in 3 weeks\u003C\/a\u003E, they would serve no purpose beyond that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBottom line, while not aesthetically pleasant to look at, chalazae serve an important purpose and can be ignored or picked out. 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There are other factors coming into play.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpQT64c-TT0mqTm13cXfPvCiMbSmFS8H4qGYFrMh3fdtNkUgt7iDJlVlp8NY95ufQWs9OnkVF3jJteIKPC42wx-19ex8j3Am4MILuzrg9x7r7Pu5M7rbuSTcRTFC5gDvsskrom4nwPduSQ9tWe3AMsJqR-sQYEJLD2aThuYbuhkke6xjEQW-2EPQVz\/s1128\/9%20reasons%20why%20eggs%20are%20expensive.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"766\" data-original-width=\"1128\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpQT64c-TT0mqTm13cXfPvCiMbSmFS8H4qGYFrMh3fdtNkUgt7iDJlVlp8NY95ufQWs9OnkVF3jJteIKPC42wx-19ex8j3Am4MILuzrg9x7r7Pu5M7rbuSTcRTFC5gDvsskrom4nwPduSQ9tWe3AMsJqR-sQYEJLD2aThuYbuhkke6xjEQW-2EPQVz\/w640-h434\/9%20reasons%20why%20eggs%20are%20expensive.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it's true that eggs are really expensive\u0026nbsp; these days and the avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, is sweeping the country again (still?), it can't be solely blamed for the current\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/food\/groceries\/why-are-eggs-so-expensive-rcna65558\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecord-breaking prices for store bought eggs\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis isn't the first time that commercial laying flocks have been decimated \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/02\/the-risk-of-avian-flu-to-backyard.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eby the avian flu.\u003C\/a\u003E And in the past, those losses haven't pushed egg prices up so high. There has to be more to it. So what's going on?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy are eggs so expensive right now? And how long will prices remain high?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E9 Reasons Why Eggs are So Expensive Right Now\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere's no denying that the price of everything has been going up and up and up…. but\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/eggs-prices-2022-chicken-bird-flu-inflation-cpi\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E according to the CPI,\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; the price of eggs has risen more than any other single grocery item.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe avian flu wiping out millions of commercial laying hens has been blamed, but while it's one factor, it's not the only reason for the high prices. There are other things at play contributing to high egg prices.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIn a capitalist society, commodity prices are all about supply and demand. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/qai\/2022\/11\/26\/egg-prices-have-nearly-doubled-over-the-last-two-yearswhy-are-egg-prices-so-high\/?sh=6fe122fb3bd8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAccording to Forbes, \u003C\/a\u003Eegg prices, specifically, haven't fluctuated much in the last 40 years - if you can believe that! Supply and demand were pretty much in sync.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003EBut recent events have created a perfect storm to send eggs prices soaring. Some of the components that are contributing to record egg prices and help to explain why eggs are so expensive right now include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAvian Flu\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERising Feed Costs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECage-Free Regulations\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigher Gas Prices\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESeasonal Reduction in Laying\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Holidays\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPopularity of Vegetarian, Meatless and Keto Lifestyles\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Designer\" Eggs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOverall Inflation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEggs Being Eaten At all Meals\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAvian Flu\u003Ci\u003E is\u003C\/i\u003E Contributing to High Egg Prices\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it \u003Ci\u003Eis \u003C\/i\u003Etrue that this current strain of the avian flu has been disastrous to commercial egg farmers specifically, wiping out 57.8 million birds to date \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/avianflu\/avian-flu-summary.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaccording to the CDC\u003C\/a\u003E, which accounts for more than 5% of the total annual US egg consumption, there are a few other factors that have contributed to the high price of eggs - and in some cases, difficulty in even finding eggs to buy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust to make up for the reduced number of hens laying eggs on commercial farms, since it takes about 5 months for a pullet to start laying, we can assume that it will take at least that long to resume production and get the egg supply back up to the previous levels.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg26hNukMtz4tGeLxfqj_e-dxuN0ZXz701HaVU_2DMguirrhVj2jFkRRHS099Vu3pWOQusEmIcnnPFWRdmOtrYNVDxyKRDV1gYjJQJNNHnAZHnVSUANbaWSE0PnlC6Om61F20YhK5uqGdMmrNvzpkT9dVmJ5aLfxDB4Wws_V2hRXG5r696ssnTuinex\/s800\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%207%20(1).jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"513\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg26hNukMtz4tGeLxfqj_e-dxuN0ZXz701HaVU_2DMguirrhVj2jFkRRHS099Vu3pWOQusEmIcnnPFWRdmOtrYNVDxyKRDV1gYjJQJNNHnAZHnVSUANbaWSE0PnlC6Om61F20YhK5uqGdMmrNvzpkT9dVmJ5aLfxDB4Wws_V2hRXG5r696ssnTuinex\/w640-h410\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%207%20(1).jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERising Feed Costs are Making Eggs More Expensive\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia for the past year have \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/02\/24\/business\/ukraine-russia-wheat-prices.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edriven up the price of wheat\u003C\/a\u003E since that region supplied more than a third of the world's wheat. In addition, Ukraine was the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fas.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-07\/Ukraine-Factsheet-July2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elargest supplier of sunflower seeds\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo diminished supply which has led to rising costs of seeds and grains have obviously led to higher prices for feed as well. The more an egg farm has to pay to feed the chickens to lay eggs, the higher the price of the eggs will be on store shelves.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs long as there's pressure on grain and seed prices, the price of eggs will likely stay high to cover higher feed costs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike backyard hens who can be allowed to roam freely eating grass, weeds and bugs to supplement their diet and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2020\/05\/12-ways-to-save-money-on-chicken-feed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereduce the amount of feed they're eating\u003C\/a\u003E, most commercially raised hens are still stuck inside warehouses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd often in cages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, that is changing and is helping to drive up the cost of eggs as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYrZGD7XKu7F1SSRaLMr4XFN3i4JFLppr_DG4I2uBHTc6voZx2We2qiaJMiJpmj9I0-hLekjhr0eOzlSR2weH3ERGJX-NKELLalnj3yLtVV6hpJuzCDr_gO1jwdHV4ACHova6xHaKf7jPLbe6D54eQJ5ddyopA-JAhgsNooyLdhrZeMAReuSzUIATb\/s800\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%206%20(1).jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYrZGD7XKu7F1SSRaLMr4XFN3i4JFLppr_DG4I2uBHTc6voZx2We2qiaJMiJpmj9I0-hLekjhr0eOzlSR2weH3ERGJX-NKELLalnj3yLtVV6hpJuzCDr_gO1jwdHV4ACHova6xHaKf7jPLbe6D54eQJ5ddyopA-JAhgsNooyLdhrZeMAReuSzUIATb\/w640-h426\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%206%20(1).jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENew Cage-Free Regulations Resulting in Increased Commercial Egg Costs\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral states, including California, Washington, Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Utah, have recently imposed (or are in the process of imposing) new rules about how commercial laying hens must be housed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, in response to public outcry, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/economy\/egg-producers-shift-as-public-demand-for-cage-free-hens-grows\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecommercial hen houses are going cage-free\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis means that instead of being able to keep each chicken in a cage no bigger than a sheet of copy paper, the hens will be allowed to roam freely (well, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/05\/what-does-free-range-really-mean_19.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eas freely as they can while still shut up in a huge building\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConverting their facilities to be cage-free is an added cost to egg producers. Additionally, a cage-free environment purportedly leads to aggression between the hens and a \u003Ci\u003Ehigher\u003C\/i\u003E mortality rate as well as more broken eggs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose additional costs resulting in less efficient production will naturally also be passed along to consumers in the years to come as the percentage of cage-free flocks is expected to rise from 4% in 2010, to the current 28% today, and ultimately to nearly 70% by 2027.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhxpibUE-QyftVan70uolnE_A_J6GvfIMBs25VE9OJ_k-qsf4kDrVy1VDusjZXniXAuQZdrdND-fsIR6tICqrvZdrvtdL1wsMPeLGII4nzO6al2lbYGCw_MKSotC-YEe8-DEicY8XtVNR1yrPS2iCri1aXvn9b13aLNh7fdjX-VokZvBgIuHx9eSxSF\/s800\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%208%20(1).jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhxpibUE-QyftVan70uolnE_A_J6GvfIMBs25VE9OJ_k-qsf4kDrVy1VDusjZXniXAuQZdrdND-fsIR6tICqrvZdrvtdL1wsMPeLGII4nzO6al2lbYGCw_MKSotC-YEe8-DEicY8XtVNR1yrPS2iCri1aXvn9b13aLNh7fdjX-VokZvBgIuHx9eSxSF\/w640-h426\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%208%20(1).jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHigher Gas and Transportation Prices are Making Eggs More Expensive\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHigher gas prices don't just affect us as the pump when we fill up our cars. Higher gas prices force the price of everything up. It just costs more to get everything from packaging and product to the consumer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the price of gas and oil at an all-time high, that means that the transportation cost to get the eggs from the farm to the processing plant and then to store shelves has also risen exponentially.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven so-called \"local\" or \"farm fresh\" eggs are \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2022\/12\/what-do-codes-on-egg-carton-mean.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elikely traveling hundreds of miles\u003C\/a\u003E to your grocery store.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhjCj0K5eFu6-DeoMoq1-ECNilFeAcepyHCrkGwED5RlxL4NurZO-DrjVyZHrDZmpTozhKWq44AePNwBHCRqrD43qJu0xb7eoIxJEINcm_OZ7hGIQ5Mldsb4UaRFcIppzQjlaoqt2bOmY60ADV-WzTjlGCB8hvifCgZnyFwqWnv-qF_utuUQOc52VJe\/s800\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%209%20(1).jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhjCj0K5eFu6-DeoMoq1-ECNilFeAcepyHCrkGwED5RlxL4NurZO-DrjVyZHrDZmpTozhKWq44AePNwBHCRqrD43qJu0xb7eoIxJEINcm_OZ7hGIQ5Mldsb4UaRFcIppzQjlaoqt2bOmY60ADV-WzTjlGCB8hvifCgZnyFwqWnv-qF_utuUQOc52VJe\/w640-h426\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%209%20(1).jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEven Chicken Keepers Need to Buy Eggs Sometimes\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2021\/01\/why-dont-chickens-lay-eggs-in-winter.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echickens generally won't lay in the winter\u003C\/a\u003E unless they are \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/10\/burning-candle-at-both-ends.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprovided with artificial light\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(and like hens in commercial hen houses are forced to lay year round), the estimated 15 million+ households in the United States who raise backyard flocks of their own are likely having to supplement their diet with store bought eggs, thereby putting more pressure on the commercial market for eggs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut by early spring, backyard hens should start laying again, leaving the store bought eggs for those not fortunate enough to have their own chickens.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgz7BuVcPwmNJ7RLpUZAn-E5ehOxqGwp1f_ZEfgVrWI73xHPhne5H0z_Tggnk2nSgnUvz72og5bbA3OSSVT5M0rXcvgk2DCfD9A9Ph5eNY6rDpCIjsDCibrAAvRkRzrgxf_N3J1Uk5Fb2bPTRXO_4GMLuBWZb9Yw9fUMsEue4sfkRMlN3qW8AddzJiX\/s800\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%2010%20(1).jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgz7BuVcPwmNJ7RLpUZAn-E5ehOxqGwp1f_ZEfgVrWI73xHPhne5H0z_Tggnk2nSgnUvz72og5bbA3OSSVT5M0rXcvgk2DCfD9A9Ph5eNY6rDpCIjsDCibrAAvRkRzrgxf_N3J1Uk5Fb2bPTRXO_4GMLuBWZb9Yw9fUMsEue4sfkRMlN3qW8AddzJiX\/w640-h426\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%2010%20(1).jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Holidays\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah holidays in the rear view mirror, you might think that there wouldn't be such a demand for eggs this time of year as there is prior to the winter baking season, but Easter is right around the corner.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat means that families across the country are going to be in search of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2020\/03\/naturally-dyed-pastel-easter-eggs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeggs to dye\u003C\/a\u003E and hide for their children. Again resulting in an increase in the demand for eggs. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/surprising-easter-fun-facts-stats-2019-4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAccording to Insider\u003C\/a\u003E, more than 180 million eggs are purchased around Easter, along with 16 million egg-dyeing kits!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhP5eQpYFo88DBA_gbvsc-7z9Ohl9nTvK5txee1dXvRjiOPzR404GEaH15yZKrdCqgyyLzoKxW2YKoHyp8n8r_H4Gyu8crphR8ewkdcuZsYZb80Y8CJPRTK3tIieYHqgB2P6CDQHLFRH4HaqNoLOfbO0O0pHekhhIvJ7hjP2QblYRHlwMGJn_wZOsrG\/s800\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%203%20(1).jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"534\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhP5eQpYFo88DBA_gbvsc-7z9Ohl9nTvK5txee1dXvRjiOPzR404GEaH15yZKrdCqgyyLzoKxW2YKoHyp8n8r_H4Gyu8crphR8ewkdcuZsYZb80Y8CJPRTK3tIieYHqgB2P6CDQHLFRH4HaqNoLOfbO0O0pHekhhIvJ7hjP2QblYRHlwMGJn_wZOsrG\/w640-h428\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%203%20(1).jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Increase in Popularity of Certain Diets is Making Eggs More Expensive\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe increasing popularity of various diets and lifestyle choices including vegetarian, meatless and keto, all of which eggs fit into, has resulted in an increased demand for eggs among US consumers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe average American \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/183678\/per-capita-consumption-of-eggs-in-the-us-since-2000\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeats nearly 300 eggs per year\u003C\/a\u003E, up from around 250 per year in 2000. This could also be partly due to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/is-it-healthy-to-eat-eggs-every-day\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecent Mayo Clinic guidelines\u003C\/a\u003E okaying up to 7 eggs a week for most individuals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgEiP_dUL9oj5YzBQKu7TCx5RJ3rD83hXQG7yrDrtVbo6obcsQmsYRTnOC7twSWd67T01oTk4NiG_pwy65TKcsI53rJXEY6k8GwfNfvMoXIey3dfIP5swRGOvzhHBji_3fCC374QqHGqEu4p1YFRNHIK5A3DLww_1UL_q2AqFUAqdjExLbrkpkQ9BrB\/s800\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%204%20(1).jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"536\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgEiP_dUL9oj5YzBQKu7TCx5RJ3rD83hXQG7yrDrtVbo6obcsQmsYRTnOC7twSWd67T01oTk4NiG_pwy65TKcsI53rJXEY6k8GwfNfvMoXIey3dfIP5swRGOvzhHBji_3fCC374QqHGqEu4p1YFRNHIK5A3DLww_1UL_q2AqFUAqdjExLbrkpkQ9BrB\/w640-h428\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%204%20(1).jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESo-Called \"Designer\" Eggs Cost More to Produce\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe days of only having a dozen plain white eggs for .89 cents in a nondescript styrofoam carton to choose from are over. I think part of the \"sticker shock\" that shoppers are experiencing is that they're not always comparing apples to oranges, so to speak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey're seeing eggs on the grocery store shelves costing $14.99 and more, but that's not your everyday run-of-the-mill cartons of eggs that were hovering around $1\/dozen. Those eggs are still in the $2-3\/dozen range.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut nowadays, you can find \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2019\/06\/can-i-claim-my-chicken-eggs-are-organic.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorganic eggs\u003C\/a\u003E, omega-3 fortified eggs, free range eggs, blue eggs, you name it. All in beautifully designed cartons.\u0026nbsp; And all of these things add to the cost of producing that dozen eggs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust prior to the other factors coming into play that have caused an increase in egg prices, several brands introduced \"designer \"eggs to the market that were priced in the $7-8 range. So yes, these eggs have also doubled -to $14-15\/dozen.\u0026nbsp; Price gouging? Maybe, but these eggs do also cost more to produce.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEggs that are fortified with Omega-3 supplements come with an added cost to the producer for the flax supplements, so those eggs cost more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrganic eggs cost more because the cost of organic feed is greater and there are other stipulations for farms selling organic eggs, including more space for the chickens, all of which add to the end cost of the eggs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlue eggs generally will cost more because \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2013\/12\/ameraucana-vs-araucana-vs-easter-egger.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eblue egg laying breeds\u003C\/a\u003E are not only not as consistent layers as the leghorn, for example, that lays white eggs, but also because those breeds are larger and need to eat more feed in order to produce their eggs. That means the farmer needs to sell their blue eggs for more money.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo to compare the .89\/dozen eggs that were selling last year to a blue, organic, pasture raised dozen of eggs selling for $15 isn't a valid comparison.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh1FuYwPuyTNIFNVQAnZ_KHwhXd4orgtrRoELnuh6emlagF9U8srDjJ8Dvk2okdlsgu9d6dDT00c_sPFH2fZsh9qv6rmcqtsrhR4NIAzGn6M-G5wtqizWzYcR8UcHi_oJGwv0SEGX5zJ4l6VAeER9KP8H1VvE9ZA7mMdFBL40LU0QaCTewnU6uTijc0\/s800\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%201%20(1).jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"534\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh1FuYwPuyTNIFNVQAnZ_KHwhXd4orgtrRoELnuh6emlagF9U8srDjJ8Dvk2okdlsgu9d6dDT00c_sPFH2fZsh9qv6rmcqtsrhR4NIAzGn6M-G5wtqizWzYcR8UcHi_oJGwv0SEGX5zJ4l6VAeER9KP8H1VvE9ZA7mMdFBL40LU0QaCTewnU6uTijc0\/w640-h428\/why%20are%20eggs%20so%20expensive%201%20(1).jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOverall Inflation is Making Eggs More Expensive\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the cost of other proteins including beef, chicken and pork are also rising, this is keeping the demand for eggs high, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/12\/29\/why-egg-prices-have-been-rising.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaccording to CNBC\u003C\/a\u003E, as more Americans turn to eggs are an alternative protein source.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven though eggs have risen substantially higher percentage-wise than other foods, they are still a fairly affordable (and complete) protein. Not to mention that they are incredibly versatile and easy to cook.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEggs Aren't Just for Breakfast Any More!\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd lastly, maybe all of you who have bought a copy of my cookbook ( 15,000 copies sold and counting!) and are incorporating eggs into more than just breakfast are putting an increased demand on the egg supply!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhich of course would keep prices high.\u0026nbsp; And which is another great reason to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2020\/03\/the-beginners-guide-to-raising-backyard.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethink about raising some chickens\u003C\/a\u003E of your own!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3iIfkUh\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"924\" data-original-width=\"1640\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgw4NAX4in77rn9A3Bs2o8FWzhJJ8chUv2guhr4KHbrZr4XeyOXASAur51FpuFuHRo5h4_vM1OXCDTMM_BYmJdJ6m7Dh5w5eMSYCYF3zu45mCaFzE3pQ3_o7Ic5QAskO7PW7K5ux_h5229IVzAov5DuZ5MWCDdczu7smHzpBY6zx6k3pYuvV2LH_0wR\/w400-h225\/FEDtransparent3dcover.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3iIfkUh\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E available anywhere you buy your books.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAccording to everything I've read, eggs have likely hit their high and prices should be coming down in the coming months, but we're looking at another six months at least of elevated egg prices.\u0026nbsp; And they will most likely not return to their previous lows.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENeed more reasons to start raising your own flock? 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Shouting things like \"Free-Range\",\u0026nbsp; \"Vegetarian\", \"Hormone-free\" and \"Farm Fresh\". Unfortunately most of these terms are misleading at best and meaningless at worst.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of you probably check the top of the egg carton for those key words that mean something to you, whether that be \"organic\" or \"brown eggs\" (although, spoiler alert, there's literally \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/09\/whats-difference-between-brown-eggs-and.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eno difference in nutritional value\u003C\/a\u003E between brown and white eggs).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZxUsWQ20l25JbV8TNbs9jGrub_XMc9ijOrBl6ySvdQTjXZbvXUpz1Z31AP6swPbXhP0YSDcB8XR1NU0_yxjyeMztUtU-rY2u13YF3RkVnz_qaF3sv1D33gsLpUHMD_NDFCFwwqg4VKSWFjhysEWBp2c4D555GpdWIl3NUKXSsM0hAwPYd534hNHW_\/s1136\/egg%20carton%20labels%202.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1136\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZxUsWQ20l25JbV8TNbs9jGrub_XMc9ijOrBl6ySvdQTjXZbvXUpz1Z31AP6swPbXhP0YSDcB8XR1NU0_yxjyeMztUtU-rY2u13YF3RkVnz_qaF3sv1D33gsLpUHMD_NDFCFwwqg4VKSWFjhysEWBp2c4D555GpdWIl3NUKXSsM0hAwPYd534hNHW_\/w450-h640\/egg%20carton%20labels%202.jpg\" width=\"450\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut, unfortunately, so much of what's printed on egg cartons is merely marketing terms or \"feel good\" words to compel you to buy those eggs instead of another brand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHormones by law can't be given to laying hens, and antibiotics are rarely used.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI broke down exactly what \"free range\", \"cage free\", \"pasture raised\" and other egg carton terms mean here in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/05\/what-does-free-range-really-mean_19.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis post.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; (Tip: if you care at all about the way the hens that laid the eggs you're buying were treated, choose Certified Humane Pasture Raised eggs.)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut did you know that there are a few codes on each egg carton that can help you not only choose the freshest eggs, but also those that have traveled the shortest distance to get to you?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EToday, I want to focus on some of the other codes on an egg carton and share how to read them and what they mean.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipYKhmQvsRXCGJ_krvb9z2JHD0lpF0W8yxyaHW5jFNW21On6I-RQ422Ucwv1reQleiHJ8DJaoJgXLxNh-vBzTG6vL7zqOBqY4FrnsTValeq3A9XKduAuceaOv7EjGmEJ9YiAlgI44-a6vCDeri2no0cH548aZyFh1x9bpNpnC-8ApWUJ5n5dedbB9J\/s1053\/egg%20carton%20codes%20closeup.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1053\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipYKhmQvsRXCGJ_krvb9z2JHD0lpF0W8yxyaHW5jFNW21On6I-RQ422Ucwv1reQleiHJ8DJaoJgXLxNh-vBzTG6vL7zqOBqY4FrnsTValeq3A9XKduAuceaOv7EjGmEJ9YiAlgI44-a6vCDeri2no0cH548aZyFh1x9bpNpnC-8ApWUJ5n5dedbB9J\/w486-h640\/egg%20carton%20codes%20closeup.jpg\" width=\"486\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhat do the Codes on an Egg Carton Mean?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E1. Pack Date on an Egg Carton\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the past, I have\u0026nbsp; \"cracked the code\" on egg cartons, sharing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/01\/how-old-is-average-supermarket-egg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehow to read the 3-digit code\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that indicates when the eggs were put in the carton so you can tell how fresh the eggs are that you're buying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBasically, what you're looking for is the 3- digit number on the end of each egg carton. That is the Julian date, i.e. 001 is January 1st and 365 is December 31st, and that's the date the eggs were packed in the carton.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo, for example, these eggs in the carton pictured below were packed on the 238th day of the year, which is August 26th.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scp.byu.edu\/docs\/doychart.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHere is a handy chart\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that lists the Julian dates for the entire year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EGenerally, you are going to want to look for the carton with the highest Julian date, which means the eggs are packed the closest to the date you're buying them and are therefore the freshest. However, keep in mind that a commercial egg farm has 30 days from when the eggs were laid to get them into the\u0026nbsp; carton.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhsXJ194w4wuWfUukUj4JlZ-lubtVj0CTHcBCDbYl-PRLqOibH_bRYpXdOdYH6Xy0X7Q9Z5pEQkFfhGwamZMGDGep4vPfxVJG3nwPmBXUlwYdtAVPQbztcSxaEnx4KAOedEgjrWQItiqcTXcR4yA5y_fQatD3y2X9VdlM7Wj8dfEY6id6j6LgFJPLxQ\/s1120\/egg%20carton%20labels%20julian%20date.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1120\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhsXJ194w4wuWfUukUj4JlZ-lubtVj0CTHcBCDbYl-PRLqOibH_bRYpXdOdYH6Xy0X7Q9Z5pEQkFfhGwamZMGDGep4vPfxVJG3nwPmBXUlwYdtAVPQbztcSxaEnx4KAOedEgjrWQItiqcTXcR4yA5y_fQatD3y2X9VdlM7Wj8dfEY6id6j6LgFJPLxQ\/w458-h640\/egg%20carton%20labels%20julian%20date.jpg\" width=\"458\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAccording to the USDA, refrigerated eggs can be safely used 4 to 5 weeks past the pack date, which brings us to the next set of numbers on an egg carton.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E2. Best By, Sell by, Expiration or Use By Date on an Egg Carton\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EDifferent brands of eggs use different terminology, but there will always be a best by, sell by, expiration or use by date on the end of an egg carton.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe date is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/eggsafety.org\/understanding-dates-egg-cartons\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enot a federal requirement\u003C\/a\u003E, except for egg producers displaying the USDA logo, but instead regulations vary by state.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThat date is written out in an easily recognizable format.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESell by Date or Expiration Date\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Sell by or Expiration date is mainly for the store use, letting them know when to pull that carton from the shelf if it hasn't sold. On cartons with the USDA logo, the expiration date can not be more than 30 days past the pack date.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou should not purchase a carton of eggs past its sell by or expiration date, however eggs can still be used for several weeks past that date.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhd2WW0DaXefnBg_FZUIcTPNWU2vOXyKCqW0_S8Ek9E5-XCB3353bQIodrtYF7J60BL-gp5cRT_UNi0Y-4H13sNCJg6WFDR-f9rMihQYjmM2z0EB1NKQulx7kZyqjnQhJPOkJQHudWETdbua9A29nqxMUXIapooazYZYjn-HSRRTgI6YyhlcpHJ8gXB\/s1120\/egg%20carton%20best%20by%20date.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1120\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhd2WW0DaXefnBg_FZUIcTPNWU2vOXyKCqW0_S8Ek9E5-XCB3353bQIodrtYF7J60BL-gp5cRT_UNi0Y-4H13sNCJg6WFDR-f9rMihQYjmM2z0EB1NKQulx7kZyqjnQhJPOkJQHudWETdbua9A29nqxMUXIapooazYZYjn-HSRRTgI6YyhlcpHJ8gXB\/w458-h640\/egg%20carton%20best%20by%20date.jpg\" width=\"458\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EBest by or Use by Date\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EConversely, a Best by or Use by date is primarily for the consumer's use and will generally be around 5 weeks after the Julian or pack date, but must be less than 45 days from when the eggs were packed.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this case, you can see in the photo above that the Best by date is October 9th.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Best by or Use by date is the date until which the eggs should retain their freshness and quality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAfter that date, the whites will start to thin out, the interior lose moisture and dry out and the yolk membrane thin and be more apt to break when you crack the egg.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhich brings me to the next code on an egg carton.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E3. Egg Grade on an Egg Carton\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EEggs are graded into three different grades based on exterior and interior quality and freshness. Egg grading is voluntary and not required on egg cartons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESome producers choose to pay for the USDA Grade symbol which \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/media\/blog\/2013\/12\/23\/carton-eggs-true-bakers-dozen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eassures the quality of the eggs \u003C\/a\u003Eyou're buying, while others do not.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnE4OQQQ_l1MvcBmi_YpbooapXeeMrzANmUl_mN8luGJ1Ik9YXeBLmvKJ9wwOGYWkOmtjzvX1Brgkfcg-cVGej_XCHrix65Mu_rBkv2wcVlWgxC4mUwzTSXS7vy5WpRjfzrZ9pt9FWtRWzNUuu00SwjvVDtbTL_lFDwRCv6Lsoe-oEnH4_jk4v-MqP\/s1124\/egg%20grade%20carton%20label.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1124\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnE4OQQQ_l1MvcBmi_YpbooapXeeMrzANmUl_mN8luGJ1Ik9YXeBLmvKJ9wwOGYWkOmtjzvX1Brgkfcg-cVGej_XCHrix65Mu_rBkv2wcVlWgxC4mUwzTSXS7vy5WpRjfzrZ9pt9FWtRWzNUuu00SwjvVDtbTL_lFDwRCv6Lsoe-oEnH4_jk4v-MqP\/w456-h640\/egg%20grade%20carton%20label.jpg\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAs you can see, the eggs in the carton pictures above are Grade A.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EEggs sold commercially are graded into three different grades:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGrade AA  | these are the freshest and highest quality eggs, with an air pocket of less than 1\/8 inch and whites that are thick and firm.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGrade\u0026nbsp;A |  these are the next highest-quality eggs, with reasonably firm whites.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGrade B | these eggs are usually used for commercial baking or  liquid, frozen and dried egg products. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.usda.gov\/s\/article\/What-are-the-egg-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAccording to the USDA\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp; the grade of an egg is determined by the freshness and interior quality of the egg, and the appearance and condition of the egg shell.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBoth A and AA eggs are fine for everyday cooking and baking, with AA eggs having a slight edge when freshness really matters like if you're whipping egg whites or poaching or frying eggs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDd2_3iBrg_t7TyqEG2p9qm9lDpMF8zjlpb75VHoJYdaZqnX2W0Y7EbSf36MbRC36-NcV6_usoGc1e8PvE8icmpgQ7dXIDln49mp0Ne2AXYELgXryNtBuBn9O89aPAI0MtuI3J9YgNOz2MLym0hUZDCtmMYdT30ySCkXHGEuqeYwrLUkYWcZnXf8s6\/s1124\/egg%20carton%20size%20code.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1124\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDd2_3iBrg_t7TyqEG2p9qm9lDpMF8zjlpb75VHoJYdaZqnX2W0Y7EbSf36MbRC36-NcV6_usoGc1e8PvE8icmpgQ7dXIDln49mp0Ne2AXYELgXryNtBuBn9O89aPAI0MtuI3J9YgNOz2MLym0hUZDCtmMYdT30ySCkXHGEuqeYwrLUkYWcZnXf8s6\/w456-h640\/egg%20carton%20size%20code.jpg\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E4. Egg Size on an Egg Carton\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe egg size is also on each egg carton. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/03\/egg-size-chart-whats-difference-between.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEgg sizes range\u003C\/a\u003E from peewee to jumbo.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.usda.gov\/s\/article\/How-is-the-weight-of-a-carton-of-eggs-determined\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEgg cartons are weighed in total,\u003C\/a\u003E not the eggs individually, so each individual egg might not weigh exactly the same, but instead the entire dozen will average out to the following guidelines:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPeewee Eggs | an average of 1.25 ounces per egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESmall Eggs | an average of 1.5 ounces per egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMedium Eggs | an average of 1.75 ounces per egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELarge Eggs | an average of 2.0 ounces per egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExtra-Large Eggs | an average of 2.25 ounces per egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJumbo Eggs | an average of 2.50 ounces per egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELarge eggs are what are called for in most recipes and the most common size eggs sold in grocery stores.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E5. Plant Code on an Egg Carton\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe last set of numbers on an egg carton refers to the plant code where the eggs were actually packed into the cartons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe plant code is a four-digit number usually starting with the letter P. You can type the number (without the P) into this \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/data.ams.usda.gov\/spotfire\/wp\/analysis?file=\/AMS_Anonymous\/PlantBook\u0026amp;waid=VRyZi9X1B0S9qFhAQamhQ-061730c9e5VFLn\u0026amp;wavid=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehandy chart from the USDA\u003C\/a\u003E to find out where the eggs you've bought were packed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVoz-mxwwM_11hG-cpIzYY7XEFevO0DlbX4Y26Sofr0qH5L8dvIoe7ZlEaDdrLnk2EWNikiFxy5wSqPkb_JwHMr6UPl0MBsZkL5YUIPXFJmGV0tR5NdOZmrPTDIAuKVpCvv4s-beWF9W6EL9eSI5FQ5lLLnL9fgQPeOqp9aL6WivEyXdwYhTpnA8_z\/s1120\/egg%20carton%20labels%20producer%20code.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1120\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVoz-mxwwM_11hG-cpIzYY7XEFevO0DlbX4Y26Sofr0qH5L8dvIoe7ZlEaDdrLnk2EWNikiFxy5wSqPkb_JwHMr6UPl0MBsZkL5YUIPXFJmGV0tR5NdOZmrPTDIAuKVpCvv4s-beWF9W6EL9eSI5FQ5lLLnL9fgQPeOqp9aL6WivEyXdwYhTpnA8_z\/w458-h640\/egg%20carton%20labels%20producer%20code.jpg\" width=\"458\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIn this case, my eggs were packed in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which is just over 600 miles from my house. Not exactly \"local\", but could be worse!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EUsing the USDA chart, though, I located an egg packaging plant just 79 miles from my house, and by finding cartons with the codes P2101 or P2105 at the grocery store next time, I can easily choose more local eggs.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhe4EXe8aB016fFc_mGPxzkCRmBqy5SdYbksr2yYNV4Y90wJ3fDUzKVZehW9sXiqY1SEl8tykwcFERY2REk4klcpx38TWGCN2Vo86Yw9tMOmXyChjG_Q7os3xafJWjzjc8BQ-QW-64Y17YCOaKSaQDr2VAm8gpgQwQSCb4ZF1ZdwD72m-q66-9KNeo2\/s1172\/egg%20carton%20labels1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1172\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhe4EXe8aB016fFc_mGPxzkCRmBqy5SdYbksr2yYNV4Y90wJ3fDUzKVZehW9sXiqY1SEl8tykwcFERY2REk4klcpx38TWGCN2Vo86Yw9tMOmXyChjG_Q7os3xafJWjzjc8BQ-QW-64Y17YCOaKSaQDr2VAm8gpgQwQSCb4ZF1ZdwD72m-q66-9KNeo2\/w436-h640\/egg%20carton%20labels1.jpg\" width=\"436\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI hope that you've enjoyed \"cracking the code\" on an egg carton with me and will use your new-found skills the next time you're at the grocery store buying eggs when your no-good, lazy, slacking chickens go on their next \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2021\/01\/why-dont-chickens-lay-eggs-in-winter.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewinter laying strike\u003C\/a\u003E!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPin This!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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So you have the best chance of successfully keeping the egg yolks intact if the eggs are very fresh when you separate them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECold eggs will separate better, so it's best to use eggs from the refrigerator not the kitchen counter. And of course you need to wash your hands thoroughly before starting, no matter which method you choose. And \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/04\/should-i-wash-my-chicken-eggs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erinse your eggs under warm water\u003C\/a\u003E to clean them as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2022\/07\/whats-best-way-to-crack-egg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elearning how to properly crack an egg\u003C\/a\u003E is important. Eggs should always be cracked on a flat surface, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Enever \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eagainst the sharp edge of a counter or bowl. And lastly, have three bowls ready.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgZRYwshbSswATE8cPkojHZ41P-N-_yIjOyVMOo3OVAtZmZwIU14arC8BKVF3p4276Bs50UFVE6nMrz12YRqA5nWuEP-gz1bBxOCKlbUF9dkemvWh2L9lnnDYls8q8GB6Wha64tb8qgb3wfs_NiHx1BZysJIadwqNc6TPyVxc-MqCr3kBiFA_JkzTVv\/s667\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%206.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"667\" data-original-width=\"503\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgZRYwshbSswATE8cPkojHZ41P-N-_yIjOyVMOo3OVAtZmZwIU14arC8BKVF3p4276Bs50UFVE6nMrz12YRqA5nWuEP-gz1bBxOCKlbUF9dkemvWh2L9lnnDYls8q8GB6Wha64tb8qgb3wfs_NiHx1BZysJIadwqNc6TPyVxc-MqCr3kBiFA_JkzTVv\/w482-h640\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%206.jpg\" width=\"482\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll need two medium or large bowls and one small bowl. The first larger bowl for your whites, the second larger bowl is for your yolks and the third small bowl is for the egg you're currently separating.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you crack the egg, you let the white fall into the third (empty) bowl, then add the yolk to your bowl of yolks and discard the shell.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglvvtfOkT0j55USYN1DhoYSd1u0moauf8ra03S45duShifjbEdBjncg0LyZYD_AqmKa9l1v0sr7g0wyDKuI3R2oVDZyLIYpN7T_n7Qvnjhep8qrnWVs-o-CKcIGx4RqSuawceOcsSe_sLLcG9iAV14rWOe_2HSOR-7269OdYWkUwJPrQeIM78040H1\/s667\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%209.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"667\" data-original-width=\"526\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglvvtfOkT0j55USYN1DhoYSd1u0moauf8ra03S45duShifjbEdBjncg0LyZYD_AqmKa9l1v0sr7g0wyDKuI3R2oVDZyLIYpN7T_n7Qvnjhep8qrnWVs-o-CKcIGx4RqSuawceOcsSe_sLLcG9iAV14rWOe_2HSOR-7269OdYWkUwJPrQeIM78040H1\/w504-h640\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%209.jpg\" width=\"504\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnly once you are sure your whites are free of yolk and pieces of eggshell, should you add the whites in the third bowl to the larger bowl of whites. Then repeat with your next egg.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow for the methods to separate eggs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E7 Methods to Separate Eggs like a Pro\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs far as methods for separating eggs, here are some that are tried-and-true:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUtzgMrG610R84rv2BanRPL6KAs_4ouL8NwBkcQ1o1Ai7K_GI5lfQkyucheVN3cVrOpMda_4VDe7OIgmyPit9GgV0JAoV6pZVXGac-B8SgBt67Mt1jEFVZj2URTSLrPhGN1zOk9eWQw7zSXOUG8tqR1pdbLtq2oHswToGZmb2Sfs629hYAI8nGDZim\/s1019\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%2010.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1019\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUtzgMrG610R84rv2BanRPL6KAs_4ouL8NwBkcQ1o1Ai7K_GI5lfQkyucheVN3cVrOpMda_4VDe7OIgmyPit9GgV0JAoV6pZVXGac-B8SgBt67Mt1jEFVZj2URTSLrPhGN1zOk9eWQw7zSXOUG8tqR1pdbLtq2oHswToGZmb2Sfs629hYAI8nGDZim\/w502-h640\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%2010.jpg\" width=\"502\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing the Egg Shell to Separate Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is probably the most common way to separate eggs. After giving the egg a firm rap on the counter in the middle (widest) part, trying to end up with two eggshell halves of equal size, and holding the egg over a bowl, carefully pry the two halves of the shell away from each other.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet any egg white drip over the side of the shell half holding the yolk, and tip the egg white in the second half into the bowl as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhM0_iczZyKFF1BpuRFqZ7AnQBNbwm34raciZeTk1Rtume68Aa4gSAKwJkPyegshie4cd9G1387yX2dYLHmQ5sxx7XPSITLy4UzuLcGVjWoQW8sGu0_yKgKW8OnxXpVRWMLt7MiXr1Xrq_58HK5KHuLE1tl58TqK4kjpwQoIl0FYvnA73OXrBmtEgu5\/s667\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%207.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"667\" data-original-width=\"535\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhM0_iczZyKFF1BpuRFqZ7AnQBNbwm34raciZeTk1Rtume68Aa4gSAKwJkPyegshie4cd9G1387yX2dYLHmQ5sxx7XPSITLy4UzuLcGVjWoQW8sGu0_yKgKW8OnxXpVRWMLt7MiXr1Xrq_58HK5KHuLE1tl58TqK4kjpwQoIl0FYvnA73OXrBmtEgu5\/w514-h640\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%207.jpg\" width=\"514\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen transfer the egg yolk from one shell half to the other, tilting the eggshell halves slightly to let the egg white drip into the bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERepeat several times until all that's left in the shell is the yolk. Add the yolk to your bowl of yolks and discard the shells.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjVxOj6X2R1tCI14YHa1isXyg2GvCXL8v6wQXu4fjiVNmnVxRu_lcpAsOx3Vrt2xYczP64vH62YJ_xnYUQQLISeTJ4mX7Z1FH29p_VblvBYGyE3fDBlUqcWHw2ag1f3F78duxNjBOM2-9k9dZwcyvACMi8MVE9CiTpAwpBwY8ngfA5p6DZz4R5D6hYT\/s532\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%208.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"532\" data-original-width=\"426\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjVxOj6X2R1tCI14YHa1isXyg2GvCXL8v6wQXu4fjiVNmnVxRu_lcpAsOx3Vrt2xYczP64vH62YJ_xnYUQQLISeTJ4mX7Z1FH29p_VblvBYGyE3fDBlUqcWHw2ag1f3F78duxNjBOM2-9k9dZwcyvACMi8MVE9CiTpAwpBwY8ngfA5p6DZz4R5D6hYT\/w512-h640\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%208.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing your Fingers to Separate Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis method is similar to the first, but in my opinion, not any easier and quite a bit messier! To use your fingers to separate eggs, crack the egg as described above, but then dump the contents into your palm, cupping your fingers and holding them slightly apart. Be sure to do this over your bowl!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet the egg whites drip through your fingers into the bowl. When all that's left in your hand is the yolk, add that to your bowl of yolks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe problem with this method, especially if you're going to be whipping your egg whites, is that even clean hands have oils on them, and that can interfere with your egg whites beating up into nice tall peaks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjs08K-Jl4llrDe4D-8HRvUem0svmCP5Dc8tX1bKDx_aPpE0-vWbUPLEv6Unpw39gCDatPM0OFAuQ3E0YqYXkNNwiCmgQUyqcfZh1M0YyDYsj5HJgc7dgEh02zYi8RK6B-qKcrhSwFkPv71mI3CukY73jwGY71B4knece1n3dIlbQeFm1ndJ8RgOB3S\/s428\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"428\" data-original-width=\"343\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjs08K-Jl4llrDe4D-8HRvUem0svmCP5Dc8tX1bKDx_aPpE0-vWbUPLEv6Unpw39gCDatPM0OFAuQ3E0YqYXkNNwiCmgQUyqcfZh1M0YyDYsj5HJgc7dgEh02zYi8RK6B-qKcrhSwFkPv71mI3CukY73jwGY71B4knece1n3dIlbQeFm1ndJ8RgOB3S\/w478-h598\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%2014.jpg\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing an Egg Separator to Separate Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor this method, you'll need a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QJE5uJ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehandy little gadget\u003C\/a\u003E like the one pictured above to separate your eggs. Egg separators work really well, it's just a question of whether or not you want or need yet another kitchen gadget.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut egg separators aren't expensive and you can find a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SP0rNh\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emore traditional style like this\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or go with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SRLJ8k\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis clever design\u003C\/a\u003E that allows you to separate two eggs at once.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing the same method described above to crack your egg, you will then drop the contents into the separator and let it do its thing. Easy peasy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing a Slotted Spoon or Skimmer to Separate Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESimilar to the method above, but using something you likely already have in your kitchen, you can use a slotted spoon or skimmer to separate eggs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHolding the spoon over a bowl, simply crack the egg into the bowl of the spoon and let the whites drip through the holes. Shake the spoon gently to get all the whites to drip into the bowl.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing a Funnel to Separate Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you have a small funnel, you can use that to separate eggs. Simply set the funnel over a glass and then crack the egg into it, so the whites drip into the glass and the yolk remains in the funnel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhen no whites remain in the funnel, drop the yolk into your bowl of yolks and pour the whites in your egg white bowl.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOkay, here's one more fun method to separate eggs that kids will enjoy....\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiv3lRMFJ24QOwkMkV_8xyG0VT8-IK5xeiscwcng5PETcSfIYrArpSbpMoxU1r9_JraVO6lxulJS2D72hph56C_-6mQQbq__7TbTmovKtNNyFFaLb9ZWLIhFGmPwgytkOTPjlEPyTXk-M5RMzic8uKgwDrK0NuQmhT2x2zaz0rIPDp6cMJKJ0PWoLN2\/s309\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"309\" data-original-width=\"239\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiv3lRMFJ24QOwkMkV_8xyG0VT8-IK5xeiscwcng5PETcSfIYrArpSbpMoxU1r9_JraVO6lxulJS2D72hph56C_-6mQQbq__7TbTmovKtNNyFFaLb9ZWLIhFGmPwgytkOTPjlEPyTXk-M5RMzic8uKgwDrK0NuQmhT2x2zaz0rIPDp6cMJKJ0PWoLN2\/w495-h640\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%2015.jpg\" width=\"495\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing the Suction Method to Separate Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThis is a method that will appeal to kids!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFor this method, you crack the egg into a bowl, then use a plastic water bottle to suck the yolk out of the whites and into the bottle.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDon't use water bottles? For just a few dollars, you can invest in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QF24fb\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis cute silicone frog egg separator\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3C9Hv5V\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis adorable fish egg separator\u003C\/a\u003E, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SRMH4s\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis precious pig egg separator\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEither way, the method is the same. Crack your egg into a bowl. Squeeze the bottle (or egg separator) in the middle, then hold the mouth right up against the egg yolk and carefully suck the yolk out of the bowl by releasing the pressure on the bottle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThen lift the bottle out of the bowl, hold over your bowl of yolks and squeeze again to allow the yolk to drop into the bowl.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd lastly, the method that professional pastry chefs use when they need to separate large numbers of eggs quickly.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing your Hands to Separate Eggs\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECrack all the eggs you need to separate into a large bowl. Then with both hands, reach into the bowl and scoop up the yolks, letting the whites slide through your fingers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EStart by removing one yolk at a time, then practice removing several at once. Once the yolks have all fallen back into the bowl, drop the yolks into your yolk bowl and go back for more!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOne problem with this method is that if a yolk breaks in the large bowl, you have likely ruined all of your egg whites.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZddQXrsXebsbr4WS4xfGT8xa7XBO4kGiKINbOREKpTswey2YBSfG3aIbNX6wSXABugZDBY7raufq4uJXGCVFRrCEyQOwNbXv7rnlhIeTruVBv0FxWHFLMALM2kJiH7eI4BcGjUKrQL3848JV56CLK0dA1HE3qHsmc5qJ-EMR1QHdFCae-322XsqZ5\/s1072\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%204.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1072\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZddQXrsXebsbr4WS4xfGT8xa7XBO4kGiKINbOREKpTswey2YBSfG3aIbNX6wSXABugZDBY7raufq4uJXGCVFRrCEyQOwNbXv7rnlhIeTruVBv0FxWHFLMALM2kJiH7eI4BcGjUKrQL3848JV56CLK0dA1HE3qHsmc5qJ-EMR1QHdFCae-322XsqZ5\/w478-h640\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%204.jpg\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPersonally I just use the eggshell halves to separate eggs. I find it the quickest and easiest way. But it's always fun to try different methods.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENow that you have your eggs separated, you might wonder what happens if there's some yolk in the whites or egg white in the yolks? Or maybe there's a piece of eggshell in your bowl of egg whites.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCYLosMwT76Eb0DPw8jr6vaBuAtqg2RbztUCouuVFtHZiL8GLDvV2mLY0XNdwZqHkaDKBNBQu1lqNU2BA51gGZvyszCBNesSIhoHc_YdPLy_yD1mFHafoxh2o00veqjkn3wUi3I1I_6JJjBD3hMyhgzhvu2k_OET0THIxldmxSfyyAqYKGl9ytKyy0\/s912\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%201.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"912\" data-original-width=\"704\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCYLosMwT76Eb0DPw8jr6vaBuAtqg2RbztUCouuVFtHZiL8GLDvV2mLY0XNdwZqHkaDKBNBQu1lqNU2BA51gGZvyszCBNesSIhoHc_YdPLy_yD1mFHafoxh2o00veqjkn3wUi3I1I_6JJjBD3hMyhgzhvu2k_OET0THIxldmxSfyyAqYKGl9ytKyy0\/w494-h640\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%201.jpg\" width=\"494\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow to Remove Egg Shell from the Egg Whites\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe easiest way to remove a piece of eggshell that has inadvertently gotten into the egg white is to use one of your discarded eggshells to scoop it out.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther methods include using the tine of a fork or a moistened finger, or even a finger you've rubbed on a sliced garlic clove, but hands down, the egg shell is the best way to remove a small piece of eggshell.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow to Remove Egg Yolk from your Bowl of Egg Whites\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESimilarly, if a small amount of egg yolk has gotten into your bowl of egg whites, using the empty egg shell half to remove it will work the best. Dip the egg shell into the whites and scoop out the yolk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIn both instances, the eggshell works like a magnet to remove yolk or eggshell.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's important to get any traces of yolk \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-beat-egg-whites-perfectly-every.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eout of your egg whites before you beat them\u003C\/a\u003E, because the egg yolk contains fat which will interfere in the whipping process.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow to Remove Egg White from your Bowl of Egg Yolks\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIf, on the other hand, there's some egg white in your bowl of yolks, it's likely not going to matter much to your recipe. But again, you can try using an eggshell half to scoop out the wayward whites.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpe-ZXM2tZeWnkjN7BP2fCJ31gkHLARY8dd5AQCy0LhZWFxBkMft0hfrOEJj4vKtbzuGraSz282nWvnlhx5YcOiXGI0oNt3Q0tZsZzFcQ9XwccSqFUQY74Gh-sXa_3eME8G4OVHUVe0SwYGaaighRAgNScFOonJ_p1O_YKEGrp6GvCo3YDrIZFP8mp\/s885\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%2013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"885\" data-original-width=\"676\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpe-ZXM2tZeWnkjN7BP2fCJ31gkHLARY8dd5AQCy0LhZWFxBkMft0hfrOEJj4vKtbzuGraSz282nWvnlhx5YcOiXGI0oNt3Q0tZsZzFcQ9XwccSqFUQY74Gh-sXa_3eME8G4OVHUVe0SwYGaaighRAgNScFOonJ_p1O_YKEGrp6GvCo3YDrIZFP8mp\/w488-h640\/how%20to%20separate%20eggs%2013.jpg\" width=\"488\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow to Store Eggs Once you Separate Them\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAlthough fresh eggs still in the shell will last for weeks and weeks, if not months, in the refrigerator and at least \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/09\/do-i-have-to-refrigerate-my-fresh-eggs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea few weeks out on the counter\u003C\/a\u003E, after being separated, their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2021\/12\/what-is-shelf-life-of-eggs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshelf life is greatly diminished.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEgg yolks should be tightly covered and stored in the refrigerator and used within 2 days - and egg whites should be used within 4 days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESeparated yolks and whites \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2014\/09\/freezing-fresh-eggs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecan be frozen for up to a year.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPin This!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Or anyone feeding a family.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOkay, pretty much everyone cracks lots of eggs over the course of a year, I would guess!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi_YapnqEKmlo-50dIWAA5z9PC6zTj1OXS1RtpnC9h-6ltaBF1vsanafirkKTLIly3nZ1ijwTlAs8YNXMmR-lWrSKZEIzaR9dK8KsP24m_tZfikarf_lUuXyVFaJChH1x5GdgMTXsMO9x2AuJ91vMwdgnGWGjBvdbQr5gQG2fbcmfzfzROteaP6sFGw\/s619\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"619\" data-original-width=\"501\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi_YapnqEKmlo-50dIWAA5z9PC6zTj1OXS1RtpnC9h-6ltaBF1vsanafirkKTLIly3nZ1ijwTlAs8YNXMmR-lWrSKZEIzaR9dK8KsP24m_tZfikarf_lUuXyVFaJChH1x5GdgMTXsMO9x2AuJ91vMwdgnGWGjBvdbQr5gQG2fbcmfzfzROteaP6sFGw\/w518-h640\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-3.jpg\" width=\"518\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut regardless, I'm guessing that you grab an egg, give it a whack against the side of the bowl or pan and pry the halves apart.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut did you know that there's actually a right way and a wrong way to crack an egg?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNn0ZxgrOKH38mkzw_RmuEFjviY3gxtCJjZuHvduuIpAH-S3hfnH26VIZgogjzSIeR7n-9YhlQNrXljFn1zy6Kdk8P1Vas8xZPEHHLK0twuOVAxIu8vg51UYaMYLpzLJQbxxUPb7vl57jK5KxEk2jjNc-CN4_WxzgbviWnfXx9zcmwfHxtccRphaZ2\/s720\/how-to-crack-an-egg-the-right-way%20(1).jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"565\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNn0ZxgrOKH38mkzw_RmuEFjviY3gxtCJjZuHvduuIpAH-S3hfnH26VIZgogjzSIeR7n-9YhlQNrXljFn1zy6Kdk8P1Vas8xZPEHHLK0twuOVAxIu8vg51UYaMYLpzLJQbxxUPb7vl57jK5KxEk2jjNc-CN4_WxzgbviWnfXx9zcmwfHxtccRphaZ2\/w502-h640\/how-to-crack-an-egg-the-right-way%20(1).jpg\" width=\"502\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhat's the Best Way to Crack an Egg?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mechanics of cracking an egg are simple.\u0026nbsp; You have one goal: to break the eggshell in order to release the yolk and the white.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then there are several secondary goals which include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Enot getting any bits of shell into the egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Enot breaking the yolk (if you're frying, poaching or separating the egg)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Enot getting any bacteria on the outside of the shell into the insides of the egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain, this likely isn't something that you've thought too much about because it's such an everyday occurence, but there really is a best way to crack an egg.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo let's start with the wrong way to crack an egg.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEifHPrFkrm2gEiPB88rgEFwONT2v3eBWrNeExt-sU2N6HYaM-UpXvaMkNGA6BFaOIpt0YsYvAmGccXy_ybzuf88nYbxZ3yeI4xES9JVsRxvJEf-aW9kdjjQkxqPmmeLt7yVj39bc9hXAymUWmL0iHAKKbTqZVkxroGHY_W5K2YFrs2o53uQopu1mG4H\/s1015\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-8.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1015\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEifHPrFkrm2gEiPB88rgEFwONT2v3eBWrNeExt-sU2N6HYaM-UpXvaMkNGA6BFaOIpt0YsYvAmGccXy_ybzuf88nYbxZ3yeI4xES9JVsRxvJEf-aW9kdjjQkxqPmmeLt7yVj39bc9hXAymUWmL0iHAKKbTqZVkxroGHY_W5K2YFrs2o53uQopu1mG4H\/w504-h640\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-8.jpg\" width=\"504\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Wrong Way to Crack an Egg\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are in the habit of giving the egg a hard tap against the rim of your bowl or pan, or against the sharp edge of your countertop, you might want to rethink that. Same thing if you regularly use a knife to crack eggs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, you'll even see some\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/heres-how-to-crack-an-egg-like-jacques-pepin-248411\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprofessional chefs\u003C\/a\u003E and cooks and bakers on cooking shows cracking eggs by tapping them against the side of their bowl, but I have to admit that I cringe every time I see it.\u0026nbsp; Every time. They should know better.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirwYe4Rvr8HyTLssQHG5SUsr9ZqtpRRmaXtfj9YiWSdtT1-ilYAHyxa5QS7WtF092kK8t3dXhhX0W8yyke3ic9I9qviiasAhiZK1laSENgV6u8w73SDRSTFlxSqr-SY-yEZe501RVlQlPrDYJwSJ6jkVRN10EitjMtORwtUAfDjGWM7Z0U0TmB4Cpl\/s1036\/crackingeggs-8.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1036\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirwYe4Rvr8HyTLssQHG5SUsr9ZqtpRRmaXtfj9YiWSdtT1-ilYAHyxa5QS7WtF092kK8t3dXhhX0W8yyke3ic9I9qviiasAhiZK1laSENgV6u8w73SDRSTFlxSqr-SY-yEZe501RVlQlPrDYJwSJ6jkVRN10EitjMtORwtUAfDjGWM7Z0U0TmB4Cpl\/w494-h640\/crackingeggs-8.jpg\" width=\"494\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst of all, by using a sharp surface, you're pushing the pieces of eggshell right into the egg. Because you're breaking the membrane, the shell pieces don't have anything to stick to and will end up in the egg white - and therefore in your pan, batter or dough. That's never a good thing and they're nearly impossible to get out.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is especially bad if you find yourself having to hit the egg against the rim a couple of times. Not only will that lead to more small pieces of shell, there's bacteria on the outside of the shell to worry about.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe small pieces of shell can transfer any bacteria on the eggshell (even if you \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2015\/04\/should-i-wash-my-chicken-eggs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewash your eggs just before using them\u003C\/a\u003E, trace amounts of bacteria can remain) into the egg white.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're using raw egg whites or not cooking the egg thoroughly, then you really want to avoid this.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh2hSoargH5kbFtFqjm2sGVpy6ihtM_jpD2BZqaCJulSP6t66_91tqmgI_ixO6QKYafj0uLgrPtv2E5WHcIwxDolS48PCUgyzbH7rjGMHCBPrFbwgeRYxxOnYNMj4x9VG0SqCmAhzBbOS6hCV4Zp20L0i6dogto6Jm2o9DS1s_fqtXwSFBo80XKJd9y\/s667\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-5.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"667\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh2hSoargH5kbFtFqjm2sGVpy6ihtM_jpD2BZqaCJulSP6t66_91tqmgI_ixO6QKYafj0uLgrPtv2E5WHcIwxDolS48PCUgyzbH7rjGMHCBPrFbwgeRYxxOnYNMj4x9VG0SqCmAhzBbOS6hCV4Zp20L0i6dogto6Jm2o9DS1s_fqtXwSFBo80XKJd9y\/w490-h640\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-5.jpg\" width=\"490\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhen you use the edge of the bowl to crack your egg, egg ends up running down the side of the bowl. Just one more thing to clean! And if you use the side of your pan, the egg running down the side will burn or drip onto your stove, so even more to clean up.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd lastly, there's a chance that one of the sharp pieces of eggshell will pierce the yolk and break it. That will ruin your sunnyside up or poached eggs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENote: If you do get pieces of eggshell into your bowl, use a clean piece of eggshell to fish them out. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2012\/11\/s-is-for-salmonella_13.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erisk of salmonella\u003C\/a\u003E is about 1 in every 20,000 eggs, so you'll be pretty safe. But if you don't want to chance it, your fingers (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mashed.com\/242859\/the-easy-hack-to-get-eggshell-out-of-your-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeasier if they're wet\u003C\/a\u003E) or a spoon will also work - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/food-hacks.wonderhowto.com\/how-to\/fastest-way-get-pieces-shell-out-your-egg-0162242\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejust not nearly as well.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgblc3iNF9ovcjnrAbsxEsbGL3ODcKOBKtuA8cGANGdOqxcp6-vMpWijIvLe2ym3QGEHMQmN1aPBAvz6itN6KZVP8rU3y-AQYOu6FjqjsFeYVxwAwej9y2ymssZdPn5_h7TeFXukTUpVUHUB_RGAZcZgXDpee80kKPePwXJ74LAkSzRhJXk-JYOVKUT\/s640\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"640\" data-original-width=\"486\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgblc3iNF9ovcjnrAbsxEsbGL3ODcKOBKtuA8cGANGdOqxcp6-vMpWijIvLe2ym3QGEHMQmN1aPBAvz6itN6KZVP8rU3y-AQYOu6FjqjsFeYVxwAwej9y2ymssZdPn5_h7TeFXukTUpVUHUB_RGAZcZgXDpee80kKPePwXJ74LAkSzRhJXk-JYOVKUT\/w486-h640\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-4.jpg\" width=\"486\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Right Way to Crack an Egg\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOkay, so that's the wrong way to crack an egg. Now, for the right way.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, hold the egg firmly and give it a solid thwack against a \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eflat \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Esurface - the countertop or your cutting board - aiming roughly for the middle of the long side.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHalfway between the pointy end and the rounded or blunt end. This \"equator\" is the weakest point in the shell.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjndFzIF06k7b5ulT79Si6186OGdHc1ANs8LM6OImqkdP3twIc-oiIacGAj2nMppppBrjXw9EjvYuIDTi52yOQpbCzQreuG0i6WPCSEuyVaelZYaY3EBU6yACyaABHlM-NbGVHX2gRp_1asoRN9e7fnwDO3ptR1bLMPfKhZOivJlnnaQXjx_EggvHHH\/s1077\/cracking-eggs-12.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1077\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjndFzIF06k7b5ulT79Si6186OGdHc1ANs8LM6OImqkdP3twIc-oiIacGAj2nMppppBrjXw9EjvYuIDTi52yOQpbCzQreuG0i6WPCSEuyVaelZYaY3EBU6yACyaABHlM-NbGVHX2gRp_1asoRN9e7fnwDO3ptR1bLMPfKhZOivJlnnaQXjx_EggvHHH\/w476-h640\/cracking-eggs-12.jpg\" width=\"476\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou want to give the egg a good whack so you only have to crack it once. If you end up having to tap it against the countertop a few times, you risk breaking the shell into those teeny, tiny, small pieces you were trying to avoid!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(But you don't want to hit it so hard that you crush the whole egg and the insides come squishing out.)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhbzj9kDMv5DVtwHiGkjPM6tRJ2Zm2uV4ADqhwI7b33pJ9SEzAuFThSAbe22B3Ai9GU6TTYELuy5JKM06A0hj5Iw57cXtssWPYjEJwlt1VOU_ckA5VGXo2mYESQgnXkP0lnRiV_dv5bgQmBRKJ4NQbtC0illImv8UAioTHzpsqUnMYQDIPq5gSzQWci\/s817\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"817\" data-original-width=\"647\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhbzj9kDMv5DVtwHiGkjPM6tRJ2Zm2uV4ADqhwI7b33pJ9SEzAuFThSAbe22B3Ai9GU6TTYELuy5JKM06A0hj5Iw57cXtssWPYjEJwlt1VOU_ckA5VGXo2mYESQgnXkP0lnRiV_dv5bgQmBRKJ4NQbtC0illImv8UAioTHzpsqUnMYQDIPq5gSzQWci\/w506-h640\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-6.jpg\" width=\"506\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've tapped the egg (firmly!) on the counter, gently press your thumbs into the crack and break the membrane. This membrane has worked to keep any broken pieces of shell intact and stuck to it instead of swimming around in the eggwhite.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, with your thumbs, carefully pull the two halves of the eggshell apart, holding the egg over a small bowl. Be sure to separate the shell halves wide enough apart so that the yolk doesn't catch on any sharp edges as you carefully let the egg slide out into the bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivW9o7s1yAHqBXiEJs_SKI1LRvpZ4UF61rdAFguVsBkTl3HAWEI6X__9QcQj1uw65nFscBg6BqQq8RnsRXdHcMI2qIwdiCDJrKtuGxU1Clrk71Urrz-AcWs8S6xYAbBI3G-Qjqkeju9Jen2a-eSKIUq7Cgshn9ArWocBTXiJU3ETihHkKOL9DxMIsv\/s667\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"667\" data-original-width=\"557\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivW9o7s1yAHqBXiEJs_SKI1LRvpZ4UF61rdAFguVsBkTl3HAWEI6X__9QcQj1uw65nFscBg6BqQq8RnsRXdHcMI2qIwdiCDJrKtuGxU1Clrk71Urrz-AcWs8S6xYAbBI3G-Qjqkeju9Jen2a-eSKIUq7Cgshn9ArWocBTXiJU3ETihHkKOL9DxMIsv\/w534-h640\/the-best-way-to-crack-an-egg-1.jpg\" width=\"534\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's always a good idea to use a separate, small bowl for this and not crack the egg over your bowl of batter or dough.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat way you can check that the egg is good and that there are no pieces of shell or other debris in the egg (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fresheggsdaily.blog\/2016\/10\/why-are-there-blood-spots-in-my-fresh.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esuch as a blood spot)\u003C\/a\u003E before adding the egg to your pan or cake batter.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's far easier to pick them out of a small bowl than your batter or a hot sizzling pan.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor all these reasons, cracking an egg on a flat surface is the best way.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhh02_smDxVKtN6T0FOsHqg5X8QxI4ZQFCqw68gOthebZPlEob7LfpNRRKq57_PpQAKkaxc4j3OY8VNqFK9S8EQOtwLt7ydMfQMJLInFO5t0IjXcuX41qqhmnXPxEscxuWez9MgNqvrakGJkmXq7U5gwJeXEG4ZWehSu2Jtcmt2J1rl6TeCPvC9O0xY\/s987\/cracking-eggs-9.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"987\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhh02_smDxVKtN6T0FOsHqg5X8QxI4ZQFCqw68gOthebZPlEob7LfpNRRKq57_PpQAKkaxc4j3OY8VNqFK9S8EQOtwLt7ydMfQMJLInFO5t0IjXcuX41qqhmnXPxEscxuWez9MgNqvrakGJkmXq7U5gwJeXEG4ZWehSu2Jtcmt2J1rl6TeCPvC9O0xY\/w518-h640\/cracking-eggs-9.jpg\" width=\"518\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBonus: Advanced Way to Crack an Egg\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've mastered the flat surface crack, you can try a one-handed crack. More of a party trick or to impress your Instagram followers, the one-handed crack can take a bit of skill to master.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor this method, you'll want to hold your egg firmly with your thumb and pinky underneath the egg and the rest of your fingers on top.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETap the egg in the middle as described above, then immediately pull apart the two shell halves using your thumb and pinky.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWarning: this method can be messy and is pretty much unnecessary unless you work as a short order cook at a fast food joint or diner!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo the next time you have to crack eggs, be sure to try cracking them on a flat surface. 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