Table of contents:
- So that it doesn't rot, how long will it take to keep the eggs?
- Where should the eggs be stored so they do not rot?
- The dangers of eating rotten eggs
As the most commonly consumed food ingredient, you will probably buy and stock up on large quantities of eggs. Unfortunately, many don't realize that eggs also have an expiration date of their own. Eggs can indeed last a long time if stored in the right way. However, like raw food ingredients in general, eggs can also turn rotten when stored for too long even in cold temperatures. So, until when should eggs be safe for consumption?
So that it doesn't rot, how long will it take to keep the eggs?
Eggs can actually last a long time if stored properly in the refrigerator. The colder the temperature, the longer the staying power.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the equivalent of the Indonesian Food and Drug Administration (Badan POM) recommends keeping eggs at the right temperature. The right temperature is below 7 degrees Celsius.
However, different storage places, also different expiration period. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, when their shells are still protected, eggs can last up to 4 to 5 weeks if stored in the refrigerator. Conversely, when stored indoors, the eggs rot faster and can only last up to 3 weeks.
Meanwhile, eggs that have been boiled also rot faster when stored at room temperature. This is because room temperature which tends to heat can destroy the layer that protects the egg pores.
Finally, bacteria can easily enter so that the eggs rot. However, eggs can also survive shell-free as long as they are stored in the freezer. In these conditions, it can last up to 1 year.
Where should the eggs be stored so they do not rot?
In fact, it's okay to want to store eggs at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Provided, you know very well when the egg is not fit to eat, aka expired.
What is clear, eggs will last longer if stored in the refrigerator. You should also pay attention to the storage position of eggs in the refrigerator. We recommend that you store eggs in the refrigerator so that the temperature around the eggs is always stable and is not affected if you open the lid of the refrigerator.
Not only that, try to keep eggs separate from other foods. This is because it can pose a risk of contamination. To make them more durable, you can also store eggs in a cardboard box which is generally found in egg packages.
This is done to prevent contamination from the development of Salmonella bacteria contained in eggs.
The dangers of eating rotten eggs
Egg rot usually occurs due to the large number of Salmonella bacteria in the egg. If you don't pay attention to the expiration date of the eggs, you may accidentally cook stale eggs and then serve them as food.
As a result, you can experience food poisoning which is characterized by complaints of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, stomach pain, headaches, body aches. Complaints can appear 1-3 days after eating food contaminated with bacteria but can also appear 20 minutes-6 weeks later. Symptoms that appear can vary and can cause complications.
