By Sarah Thompson • February 28, 2026 • Share
Unfortunately, eggs are not the easiest ingredient to determine the freshness of, as the protective opaque shell hides the condition of the white and yolk. But there are a few easy ways to tell if an egg is fresh and plenty of things you can do to prevent your eggs from going bad in the first place.
In France, nearly 10 million tonnes of food end up in the trash every year. Many people prefer to throw away food when the expiration date has passed. Although in France, the number of eggs that end up being wasted remains unknown, in the UK, around 720 million eggs are wasted every year.
The main reason for this waste is the fact that 77% of Brits struggle to know if an egg is fresh after it has passed its use-by date. Do you want to prepare a brunch but don’t know how long your eggs have been in the fridge? Do not panic.
There are ways to know if they are consumable or not. The eggs you buy at the supermarket all have a recommended use-by date which is indicated on their packaging.
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