Waterglassing Eggs for Long Term Storage - Ask Extension
Is waterglassing still considered a safe way to preserve eggs? Thanks!
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Asked June 08, 2021, 4:40 PM EDT
Is waterglassing still considered a safe way to preserve eggs? Thanks!
Clermont County Ohio
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The method of water glassing eggs is not considered a safe method of preserving eggs by the USDA. The current food safety recommendations for farm fresh eggs include: Collecting eggs frequently (at least twice a day); discarding damaged or defective eggs; washing or cleaning fresh eggs and storing the in the refrigerator for 4-5 weeks. For long term storage, you can freeze fresh eggs by selecting fresh eggs and cracking each egg open individually to inspect. Learn more about freezing eggs at https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze/eggs