A FOOD hygiene expert has revealed why you should never keep eggs in the fridge door. The debate about where to store eggs has been running for years, with some saying the fridge, while others have insisted it's better to keep them at room temperature. But now one pro has settled things once and for all - by saying they absolutely SHOULD be kept in the fridge.
In addition to that, Melissa Kilcoyne revealed there's a specific place in the fridge that's optimum for eggs. “Place dairy products, eggs and packaged food that doesn’t require cooking on the middle shelves, as the temperature is slightly cooler here," Melissa, Business Development Manager from certified online training course provider, Virtual College , said. But if you are keeping your eggs in the fridge door, you're making a major mistake, Melissa warned.
Read more Food stories That's because it's the warmest part of the fridge, due to being frequently opened and closed, meaning that if products like eggs are kept there, they are more likely to spoil faster. But the door is the perfect spot for items with natural preservatives, such as sauces and drinks - as they're more inclined to survive despite any fluctuations in temperature. As for the rest of the shelves in the fridge, the top should be used for "ready-to-eat foods such as cooked meats, sandwich fillings and leftovers as they won’t drip down and contaminate other items".
If you've put leftovers on the top shelf, they can last up to four days, Melissa sa.