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There’s nothing worse than cracking open an egg to find out that it’s gone bad. Eggs are a versatile food used in everything from baked goods to breakfast to fried chicken. If only there was a way to test for freshness without having to crack an egg. Well, there is!
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Egg Float Test

There’s nothing worse than cracking open an egg to find out that it’s gone bad. Eggs are a versatile food used in everything from baked goods to breakfast to fried chicken. If only there was a way to test for freshness without having to crack an egg. Well, there is!
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Keyword: Egg Test
Servings: 1
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 egg any size
  • 2-3 cups cold water

Instructions

  • Fill the mixing bowl or cereal bowl with the cold water so to at least 4 inches deep.
  • Gently place the egg into the bowl and wait a moment to let it settle.
  • If the egg is fresh, it will sink to the bottom of the bowl and lay on its side.
  • If the egg is not as fresh but still safe to eat, it will sink to the bottom and stand on one end.
  • If the egg is unfit to consume, it will float. Discard any such eggs.
  • Repeat the previous steps for any remaining eggs you wish to test.