The shell’s protective coating is washed away during boiling. Store peeled or unpeeled hard-boiled eggs for only 7 days in the fridge.
Q: Are brown eggs safer than white?
A: No—color doesn’t affect freshness or safety. It’s just the breed of chicken!
Q: What if an egg cracks in the carton?
A: Use it within 2 days, and cook thoroughly (no runny yolks). Cracks let bacteria in.
Q: Can I freeze eggs?
A: Yes—but not in the shell! Crack into a bowl, beat lightly, and freeze in portions (½ cup = ~
