Conventional wisdom suggests that eggs are best preserved in the fridge, rather than left out at room temperature. When stored in the refrigerator within their carton, eggs remain fresh for approximately three weeks. Separated egg whites can be kept for up to three weeks in a sealed container, while yolks stay good for about three days when covered and refrigerated.
But for those looking to stretch the longevity of eggs , a simple food storage hack could help. The British Egg Industry Council suggested that eggs can safely be stored for an astonishing 12 months. This means you could have eggs stored away and always on hand when you want to elevate a breakfast dish or salad with an egg addition.
The Council provides guidance on freezing whole eggs , as well as yolks and whites separately, to combat food wastage. It notes that although eggs can be frozen for a year, it's optimal to use them within four months to maintain peak freshness. The instructions are clear: "To freeze eggs whole, the white and yolk will need to be beaten together.
"Pour the contents into a container suitable for the freezer, label with the date, seal and freeze." According to the Council, freezing egg whites is a "simple procedure". You just need to pour them into a container, mix them together, seal it tightly and freeze.
To make the thawing process quicker, it's recommended to freeze them in smaller quantities. This advice comes in handy, especially when recipes call for only egg yolks or whites, leavi.