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How to Tell If Your Eggs Are Fresh – 4 Easy Tests That Work

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Introduction
Not sure how old those eggs in the fridge are? Whether you're baking or frying, using fresh eggs makes a big difference in taste, safety, and texture. Here are four easy ways to tell if your eggs are still good — no guesswork required!

1. Water Test (Float Test)
What to do:
Fill a bowl or glass with cold water and gently place the egg inside.

Fresh eggs sink and lie flat.

Slightly older eggs stand upright but still touch the bottom.

Bad eggs float to the top.

Why it works:

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