Most people store eggs the wrong way because the refrigerator door looks like the obvious place.
It is convenient. Some refrigerators even have a little egg tray built right into the door.
But the door is also the part of the refrigerator that changes temperature the most. Every time it opens, the food in the door gets a little rush of warmer air.
The Better Spot
For most kitchens, eggs are better kept in their carton on an inside refrigerator shelf.
- The inside shelf usually stays colder and more steady.
- The carton helps protect the eggs.
- The carton also helps keep strong refrigerator smells away from the shells.
This is not a medical claim. It is just a practical kitchen habit that many home cooks use because it is simple and costs nothing.
One More Small Tip
Keep the carton closed when you can. If you write the purchase date on the carton, it also becomes easier to use the older eggs first.
Did your family keep eggs in the door or on the shelf?
