Eggs are a food ingredient that is often processed into various kinds of dishes. Not only are they versatile, eggs also have high nutritional content which is important for body health. Reporting from verywellfit.com, eggs contain high levels of protein, vitamins and minerals. Apart from that, the healthy fat content in egg yolks also plays a role in maintaining heart health.
The high level of nutrition in eggs means that this food ingredient is often stored in large quantities as stock. Indeed, eggs are always suitable as a healthy menu that is easy to make. You can even fry or boil it directly with a little salt and then eat it.
So, if you are someone who often has a stock of eggs in the kitchen, make sure you know how to store them , okay? The reason is, stored eggs could potentially be contaminated. This comes from exposure to water and air on the surface of the egg shell.
When wanting to store eggs, many people still often wash them first with water. However, this method can increase bacterial contamination which causes eggs to rot quickly. On the other hand, there are also those who only wipe the egg shells with a tissue when they want to store them.
Even though you know what? Actually, there are other methods that are safer when it comes to cleaning eggs from dirt. This egg cleaning trick was shared by Instagram user @ammaizza1. Through one of his uploaded videos, he admitted that this method was safer than washing eggs by rinsing and rubbing them directly.
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"Washing eggs is not recommended, especially if you do it excessively, for example by rubbing. This is because washing eggs excessively or by rubbing them can remove the protective membrane (cuticle) that is on the surface of the egg shell," explained Instagram @ammaizza1 as reported by BrilioFood on Saturday (20/7). However, it cannot be denied that some people are often uncomfortable because they find dirty eggs. Therefore, Instagram user @ammaizza1 uses a safe method, namely by wiping the egg shells using a cloth. This is considered to be able to remove dirt and stains on the surface of the egg shell.
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To do this, just prepare a bowl and fill it with enough warm water. If so, slightly dip the tip of a clean cloth. Then squeeze until the water is completely gone. Next, use the tip of the cloth to wipe all the dirty egg shells.
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After wiping, don't store the eggs straight away, okay? Transfer them to a bowl or open container first. Then let it sit until the shell is completely dry. Only then place them in a place to store the eggs, such as a refrigerator or special box. It is guaranteed that the eggs will remain hygienic and of course free from dirt. How? Interested in trying it? If you are still confused about storing eggs, you can try the method in the video which has been watched more than 4,000 times. Guaranteed eggs will be safer and more hygienic because there is minimal contamination.