Why do hard-boiled eggs spoil faster than raw eggs?

Answer 1

probably cause they are already cooked. when you boil them you kill any bacteria, when they are already boiled then they are only good for so long, i really dont know exactly.

Answer 2

I agree with BOA's answer. Here's the full quote from the link below:

"Why do hard-boiled eggs spoil faster than raw eggs?

A hen puts a protective coating (called the bloom) on the egg as she lays it. The bloom keeps contaminants from entering pores in the shell (eggshells have up to 17,000 pores). Processing plants wash the eggs and coat them with mineral oil to replace the bloom. This protective coating is removed when you wash or boil the egg. "

Answer 3

A hen puts a protective coating (called the bloom) on the egg as she lays it. The bloom keeps contaminants from entering pores in the shell (eggshells have up to 17,000 pores). Processing plants wash the eggs and coat them with mineral oil to replace the bloom. This protective coating is removed when you wash or boil the egg.

Answer 4

Hard-boiled eggs spoil faster than raw eggs because of humidity in the egg. Bacteria attacks on them.

Answer 5

A hen puts a protective coating (called the bloom) on the egg as she lays it. The bloom keeps contaminants from entering pores in the shell (eggshells have up to 17,000 pores). Processing plants wash the eggs and coat them with mineral oil to replace the bloom. This protective coating is removed when you wash or boil the egg.

Answer 6

Why do hard-boiled eggs spoil faster than raw eggs?
A hen puts a protective coating (called the bloom) on the egg as she lays it. The bloom keeps contaminants from entering pores in the shell (eggshells have up to 17,000 pores). Processing plants wash the eggs and coat them with mineral oil to replace the bloom. This protective coating is removed when you wash or boil the egg.-

Answer 7

cos u spoiled the protective coating of the egg shell if u boiled it.