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Fill a bowl or tall glass with enough cold water to completely submerge an egg.
Gently place the egg into the water.
Observe the egg’s behavior:
Sinks and lays flat on its side: The egg is very fresh.
Sinks but stands upright: The egg is still safe to eat but not at peak freshness.
Floats to the surface: The egg is old and should be discarded.
Serving and storage tips:
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