Eggs, where should they be stored?

Question

Where exactly should I store my eggs, in the fridge or in the cupboard or somewhere else?

Answer 1

In the store they dont put in the fridge but i do remember the shops usually have the air-con pretty low temp so food keeps

Answer 2

I've been told that eggs last longer in the fridge but the reason why the British shops don't keep them in the fridge is that you shouldn't change the temperature of eggs many times cos they go bad. So when you buy them and take them home, if you put them in the fridge, you have changed their temperature once and if you don't, You have kept them in room temperature all the way long.

Answer 3

In South Africa, despite the hotter weather, we always kept our eggs near the flour etc in a cool dry cupboard, and then here in England they advise you (often on the packaging) to put in the fridge. I guess they do this because it would ensure shelf life to the dates they print on each egg. Whichever you choose if you are going to bake with them then make sure they are at room temperature, not fridge temperature.

Answer 4

Refrigerate eggs in their cartons on the middle or lower inside shelf, not on the door, and away from any meat that might drip juices or any raw produce that might contact eggshells.

For all perishable foods, including eggs and egg containing dishes, allow no more than 2 hours at room temperature for preparation and serving, 30 minutes to 1 hour when it's 85°F or hotter without refrigeration.

The general rule is that if food items are at room temperature for more than 2 hours, discard the product. If you leave eggs anywhere that is not refrigerated, the best thing to do is throw those eggs away.

Answer 5

Always the fridge. There is a reason why in the grocery store they are stored in a fridge.

Answer 6

How To Store Fresh Eggs Without Refrigeration




After my ramblings on egg storage, you will find the USDA information on storing eggs with Liquid Sodium Silicate, known sometimes as the brand name, K-Peg.
This is highly informative and very important if you are going to use this product to store eggs.


Have you ever wondered how your great-grandparents stored eggs? Perhaps they didn't, perhaps they used only fresh eggs. But many folks regularly stored their eggs and used them throughout the winter months.

Chickens normally respond to daylight by laying more eggs. Oppositely, when there is little daylight, there are fewer eggs layed. So in the winter when days are shorter, it's good to be able to depend on a fresh egg supply.

There are two ways that I know of to store eggs without refrigeration. They both require cool temperatures, however. A cellar, cool basement or cool room in the house will suffice. The cooler the better the chance that your eggs will last longer.

The first method is to coat the eggs with a non-toxic substance, sealing the pores in the shell and thereby sealing out oxygen and moisture. When oxygen is present, many bacteria can grow, thus spoiled eggs.

To use lard or shortening to coat the eggs, first melt the grease and cool it til it begins to solidify again. Dip each egg in the melted grease individually and set them on a paper towel to dry. When the shortening or lard is dry on the eggs, rub the eggs with a clean towel, removing excess solid grease. Rub gently and buff each egg. Now repeat the process, before the shortening solidifies. Work fast, allowing the shortening to get almost solid before re-heating it.

Line the bottom of a flat box with a clean soft towel. Place the eggs in the box in a single layer. Cover the box with either a lid or another towel. Place the box of eggs in a cool, dry environment. Eggs prepared this way will last up to 6 months, although I have heard people say that they have kept eggs this way for 1 year if they are kept very cool.
A product used to coat eggs in this way, but that is supposed to keep the eggs fresh longer is K-Peg. The eggs are coated with this product much the same way they would be coated with the shortening, and prepared for storage the same way.

The other way to keep eggs works on the same principle, cover the pores and keep the eggs cool. However, the eggs must be kept immersed in a solution of Liquid Sodium Silicate. It is usually mixed with sterilie water.

Liquid Sodium Silicate is a non-toxic substance that will cover the pores of the egg shell so well that you will probably be able to keep fresh eggs for up tp 2 years! You can buy it as Sodium Silicate Solution at any pharmacy, however they may not have it on hand and have to order it for you.

Again, you will have to keep the temperatures very cool and the humidity low.

Place clean fresh eggs in a ceramic crock, one layer deep. Pour liquid sodium silicate over the eggs until the eggs are covered and completely immersed in the solution.
Place a towel over the crock and tie it into place. Place the crock of eggs in a cool, dry place and don't disturb them til you are ready to use them. To use them, just take out how many eggs you need, wash them off in clear water and use as you normally would.

Two tips I would include are;
When you crack your eggs after storage, crack them in a cup, not directly into your food. You might get an awful surprize and ruin a dish.
Practice these techniques before you think you might really need to store eggs. Practice makes perfect!

Answer 7

in the fridge,most fridges have a egg tray on the door or as a pull out drawer

Answer 8

The best place to store your eggs is your stomach where it will be very safe after you have eaten them!
Jokes aside,the best place to store your eggs will obviously the fridge. where they will keep from spoiling.
Another safe place to store the eggs is right under the hen which laid the eggs!

Answer 9

Put them in the fridge

Answer 10

depends some ppl leave them outside, some in the fridge. i personally store them in the fridge