Is that egg bad? How to tell (spoiler - it's not the float test)
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How do you tell whether
How do you tell whether an egg is ok to eat or "bad"?
Is the Float test reliable?
What do we mean by "bad" anyway?
The float test does accurately indicate the density of the egg and how big the air bubble is, but that's not usually what we mean when we ask whether an egg is edible or bad. We usually mean has the egg gone off because it's contaminated with bacteria and going rotten.
We can get a pretty good idea from the appearance of the egg even before we open it.
But most reliable is the "Sniff test" - how does it smell? Rotten eggs have a putrid smell from hydrogen sulfide that is formed by the breaking down of the sulphur bonds of the proteins.
So if you really want to know whether an egg is rotten or bad, just use your nose - smell it.
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Is the Float test reliable?
What do we mean by "bad" anyway?
The float test does accurately indicate the density of the egg and how big the air bubble is, but that's not usually what we mean when we ask whether an egg is edible or bad. We usually mean has the egg gone off because it's contaminated with bacteria and going rotten.
We can get a pretty good idea from the appearance of the egg even before we open it.
But most reliable is the "Sniff test" - how does it smell? Rotten eggs have a putrid smell from hydrogen sulfide that is formed by the breaking down of the sulphur bonds of the proteins.
So if you really want to know whether an egg is rotten or bad, just use your nose - smell it.
For more fascinating facts, hints and tips about caring for your chickens, and the sheer pleasure of chickens, subscribe to my channel: Chickens in my garden - New Zealand
chickensinmygarden
Catch up with me on Facebook Facebook: chickensinmygarden
Or if you are more interested in gardens than chickens, you can follow my garden page Facebook: MyPlentifulGarden
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