Since the arrival of the corona epidemic, everyone is taking more care of cleanliness than ever before. Especially people use food items like fruits and vegetables or packaged foods only after washing them again and again. In such a situation, many people wash eggs and keep them in the fridge, but do you know that eggs should not be washed before cooking.
According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), all eggs go through the necessary process of washing and cleaning. In this case, when you wash it again at home, this process removes the natural protective layer called ‘cuticle’ or ‘bloom’ from the surface of the egg.
How to wash poultry eggs
According to the USDA, once poultry eggs are washed, it is coated with edible mineral oil, so that no bacteria can contaminate or enter the egg. According to experts, washing eggs at home under cold or running water can push bacteria inside the egg, as the eggshell is porous, so it is not edible after that.
How to wash or the right way to wash
According to experts, if you are buying farm fresh eggs and do not want to skip this step, use warm water and do not use soap. Also, if you are buying eggs from the supermarket, avoid egg wash, as it will only spoil the eggs and also harm your health. In such a situation, if you still have to wash the egg, then you can keep the fresh egg clean with a wet cloth.