The cost of living is something that is on everyone’s minds at the moment. Whether it is keeping bills down and making our money go further it is no wonder Brits are looking to go to further lengths to tighten their purse strings.
All of us are experiencing higher costs in the UK and having to fork out for necessities such as food shopping. Food waste is something that we are all trying to avoid doing. However, supermarket giant Asda has shared an important message to anyone buying eggs.
Eggs are not only a kitchen staple but great for breakfast and a source of protein. They are cheap to buy and versatile for adding to a dish no matter what time of the day.
We’re thinking of eggs florentine for breakfast, a veggie omelette for lunch or a Middle Eastern Shakshuka for dinner. Obviously, not all on the same day, of course.
According to its website, a simple storage tweak could lengthen the “life of your groceries”. Not only that but it could also “reduce landfill, and save on food bills”.
But where do you keep your eggs? Do you keep them inside or outside of the fridge? Well, it turns out there is a difference of opinion.
You might have noticed that supermarkets often keep eggs not refrigerated in store. This is due to the temperature being “constant there”.
While you cannot guarantee the same being said for at home, especially as most of the UK is experiencing high temperatures of 31C today, you can also keep them in the fridge. However, you might want to make sure they are away from other foods in the fridge.
Asda explained: “Eggs aren’t refrigerated in store because the temperature is constant there, but you can’t guarantee such things at home. Instead, it’s best to keep eggs in the fridge, away from other foods.”
Another tip Asda shared is how to tell if your eggs have gone off. It is pretty simple too. All you have to do is the water test. Fill a bowl with cold water and place your eggs in the bowl.
“If they touch the bottom they’re safe to eat, but if they float to the surface, they’re no longer fresh and shouldn’t be consumed,” according to Asda’s website.
