The Secret Meanings Behind the Codes on Egg Cartons

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choosing fresher eggs

    • Look for cartons with the highest Julian date number. Higher numbers indicate more recently packaged eggs.

    • Compare the Julian date with the sell-by date. The closer they are, the fresher the eggs.

    • Buy eggs within a few days of packaging whenever possible.

       

 

 

What Happens as Eggs Age?

 

What Happens as Eggs Age?

Eggs don’t instantly spoil after their expiration date, but their quality gradually declines.

As eggs get older:

    • They lose moisture and carbon dioxide

    • The egg whites become thinner

    • The yolks become

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