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Washing eggs can cause bacterial contamination.
22 Februari 2024 12:00
Brilio.net - Eggs are one of the foods that contain high protein. This makes eggs often chosen as a highly nutritious food menu. Because apart from protein, the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in eggs also make this food ingredient popular with many people.
If you are a fan of eggs , you definitely always have a stock in the refrigerator. But make sure you store it well, okay? Because storing eggs can also affect their quality so that they can be used for a long time.
However, one mistake that many people make when storing eggs is washing them. Washing eggs is often done to remove stains and dirt stuck to the shell. Even though you know what? Washing eggs can cause bacterial contamination. This was also explained by Instagram user @kireisuru.
"It turns out that eggs should not be washed in water, especially in running water because it will open the pores of the egg when washed, thereby allowing bacteria from outside the egg to enter the shell," explained Instagram @kireisuru, quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (21/ 2).
photo: Instagram/@kireisuru
Even though you can't wash them with running water, that doesn't mean you can't clean eggs. Instagram user @kireisuru has his own trick for cleaning eggs so they are free of bacteria and remain hygienic when stored. This trick tends to be safer to do, you know.
How to clean eggs.
Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only used a rag and hot water. So, the first thing to do is simply soak the rag in hot or warm water.
photo: Instagram/@kireisuru
If so, lift it and squeeze out a little water. Then use this cloth to wipe the dirty egg shells. Do this wiping process until the dirt and stains are gone. Apart from being clean, this will also keep the eggs sterile because the pores remain tightly closed.
photo: Instagram/@kireisuru
However, please note that this trick should be done on eggs that are really dirty and full of stains, OK? If the eggs you want to store are clean, you can immediately put them in the refrigerator. That way, bacterial contamination can also be minimized.
Since it was uploaded on January 9, this video about egg cleaning tricks has been watched more than 46 thousand times. Who would have thought, many other Instagram users would be interested. Some even expressed their gratitude for gaining useful new knowledge.
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Tips for choosing quality eggs.
INFOGRAPHIC DO NOT WASH WITH WATER, HERE'S A TRICK FOR CLEANING EGGS SO THAT THEY ARE FREE OF BACTERIA AND STAY HYGIENIC WHEN STORED
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Choosing fresh and quality eggs is important to get the best cooking results. Here are nine ways to choose fresh and quality eggs:
Make sure the eggs are within the expiration date when you buy them. Eggs usually have an expiration date of about 4-5 weeks after they are produced.
Fresh eggs usually have clean and shiny shells. Avoid eggs with dull or dirty shells.
Choose eggs that have intact shells and are not cracked. Cracked shells can cause eggs to go stale quickly.
Fresh eggs usually have an even weight and feel a bit heavy for their size. Avoid eggs that are too light or too heavy.
An upright and firm yolk finds fresh eggs. Avoid eggs with runny or pale yolks.
Fresh eggs should not have a strong or unpleasant odor. A strong odor can be a sign that the eggs are not fresh.
If you are not sure whether the egg is still fresh, you can try floating the egg in water. Fresh eggs will usually sink, while eggs that are stale or less fresh will float.
If you buy raw eggs with nests, make sure the nests are clean and dry. Avoid eggs with dirty or wet nests.
If possible, choose the highest quality eggs, such as grade AA or grade A eggs, to get high quality eggs.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
