How to Tell if Eggs Are Fresh

Crack the egg into a bowl and sniff.

A fresh egg will have no strong odor.

A bad egg will smell sulfuric, rotten, or sour — throw it out immediately.

👀 3. Visual Inspection
Check the shell: No cracks, slime, or powdery mold.

After cracking:

Fresh egg: Yolk is rounded, thick, and stands high. White is gel-like and compact.

Older egg: Yolk is flatter and the white spreads out more. Still safe if odor is fine.

🗓️ 4. Check the Date
Look for the “best by” or “sell by” date on the carton.

Eggs can still be safe 3–5 weeks past the sell-by date if stored properly and pass other freshness checks.

❄️ Storage Tip