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Question
State True or False:
Eggs should be washed and preserved in a cool dry place.
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Solution
This statement is false.
Explanation:
You should NOT wash eggs before storing because washing removes the shell’s protective coating (the “bloom”) and can expose pores to microbial contamination. Eggs are best kept unwashed in a cool place or refrigerated (stored pointed end down).
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