Eggs have been an American breakfast staple for more than a century, but their history as daily sustenance dates back much further. Ancient Romans are believed to have eaten eggs for a morning meal, possibly because chickens typically lay in the early hours. Later, during the Industrial Revolution, eggs helped fuel workers for long days…
And since eggs typically come by the dozen, proper storage is essential. But are you actually doing it right?
Flip for Freshness
Eggs are often packed with the blunt, rounded end facing down — the exact opposite of how they should be stored. For the best results, store your eggs with the pointy side down and the rounded end facing up. You can house them in either their original packaging or a space-saving fridge organizer.
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The Eggsplanation
Why store eggs this way? There’s a scientific reason this position helps maintain freshness. Every egg has an air pocket at its rounded end that expands as moisture naturally evaporates through the shell. Keeping this air pocket at the top prevents it from pressing against the yolk, which keeps the yolk centered and protects the internal membrane from rupturing.
This storage method can extend the freshness of your eggs by several days to a week. That said, eggs are still a perishable product with a limited shelf life. The USDA recommends consuming refrigerated eggs within three to five weeks.
