There is no more precise way: the most accurate way to check the freshness of chicken eggs

**Step-by-step:**

1. Fill your glass or bowl with enough cold water to submerge an egg.
2. Gently place the egg in the water.
3. Watch how it behaves:

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### 🥚 What the Results Mean:

| Egg’s Position in Water | What It Means |
| —————————- | ————————————————————- |
| **Sinks and lays flat** | 🟢 Very fresh — perfect for eating or baking. |
| **Sinks but stands upright** | 🟡 Still safe to eat, but use soon — better for hard-boiling. |
| **Floats to the top** | 🔴 Not safe — the egg is old and should be discarded. |

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## 👃 Bonus Test: The Sniff Test

If you’re unsure even after the water test, crack the egg into a bowl **away from other ingredients**.

* A **fresh egg** will have a neutral or no smell.
* A **bad egg** smells unmistakably rotten — sulfuric and unpleasant.

If it smells off, **don’t use it** — even if it passed the float test.

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## 👁️ Visual Clues: What to Look for Inside

* **Thick egg white** and **firm yolk** = fresh
* **Runny, watery egg white** and flat yolk = older (but may still be usable)
* **Discoloration or black/green spots** = discard immediately

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## 🧊 How to Store Eggs Properly

To keep your eggs fresher for longer:

* Store in the **refrigerator**, ideally in their original carton to protect from odors and moisture loss.
* Keep the **pointed end down** to preserve yolk integrity.
* Avoid washing eggs before storing (unless soiled), as this removes their natural protective coating.

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## 🧠 Final Thoughts

There’s no more precise or reliable method to check an egg’s freshness than the **water float test**. It’s quick, easy, and can save you from using spoiled eggs or wasting perfectly good ones.

So the next time you’re unsure about the age of your eggs, skip the guesswork. Grab a glass of water, do the float test, and crack on with confidence — your breakfast (and your stomach) will thank you!

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