Eggs are considered a superfood for good reason.
This means not allowing your eggs to go to waste before you’re ready to eat and enjoy them.
According to theUSDA, eggs have a fairly long shelf life.
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However, the clock on their freshness really begins before they are even distributed to grocery stores.
The “pack-by” date denotes the day that the eggs were originally packed in their carton.
For example, “001” represents January 1, and “356” stands for December 31.
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For the freshest eggs, always be sure to pick up a carton before the “best-by” date.
The EXP date notes the last day your eggs are projected to still be good.
Some state egg laws do not allow the use of a ‘sell-by’ date."
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How do you know if your eggs are past their prime?
Other visual cues signifying a bad batch of raw, in-shell eggs include aslimy or powdery surface.
you’ve got the option to also check an egg’s freshness bytesting its buoyancy.
