<\/span><\/h2>\nMost stores stamp eggs with sell-by dates around 3-5 weeks from laying.<\/p>\n
But properly stored eggs can remain fresh for several weeks past printed dates.<\/p>\n
As long as shells are intact and interiors aren’t runny, aged eggs are fine for cooking applications not requiring crisp texture.<\/p>\n
Older eggs may have weaker membranes allowing contents to spread a bit more in dishes like scrambled eggs or baked goods.<\/p>\n
It’s best to use overly aged or questionable eggs in recipes where disrupted form isn’t noticeable, like quiches, frittatas and egg drop soup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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