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How to Determine if an Egg is Fresh

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on 12/16/2008 As stated above, a fresh egg has no gas inside to cause float. It will lay on the bottom, if it floats at all then it is less than fresh. If it floats fat end up(it will if it is less than fresh) then it is fine to eat, but not fresh and a learned taste bud can tell. If the egg floats suspended in the air, it is well on the way of being a stinker, but can still be ate. IF IT FLOATS TO THE TOP OF THE WATER IT WILL STINK CRACKED. Take a look at this egg test video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfwx-9OQVR4

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on 12/16/2008 As stated above, a fresh egg has no gas inside to cause float. It will lay on the bottom, if it floats at all then it is less than fresh. If it floats fat end up(it will if it is less than fresh) then it is fine to eat, but not fresh and a learned taste bud can tell. If the egg floats suspended in the air, it is well on the way of being a stinker, but can still be ate. IF IT FLOATS TO THE TOP OF THE WATER IT WILL STINK CRACKED. Take a look at this egg test video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfwx-9OQVR4

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on 11/22/2005 After you break an egg into a bowl, the yolk should not flatten out on the bottom of the bowl.

The egg white should be able to hold it up so that it maintains its shape.

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on 12/15/2005 1. Fill a deep bowl or pan with enough cold tap water to cover an egg.
2. Place the egg in the water.
3. If the egg lies on its side on the bottom, the air cell within is small and it's very fresh.
4. If the egg stands up and bobs on the bottom, the air cell is larger and it isn't quite as fresh.
5. If the egg floats on the surface, it should be discarded.

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on 11/22/2005 1. Place the egg in the bottom of a cup. 2. Fill the cup with water (More than enough to cover the egg twice). 3. If the egg floats to the top, the egg is not fresh...The bacteria in the egg has generated air inside the shell, causing it to float. If the egg stays on the bottom of the cup, it is safe to use.

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