Preserving valuable properties, or how to store goose eggs correctly and for how long

Goose eggs are no less beneficial for humans than chicken eggs, so they are eaten to saturate the body with vitamins A and E, calcium, phosphorus and other microelements.

For a product to be beneficial, it must be fresh, otherwise the likelihood of food poisoning increases.

Read the article about how long goose eggs can be stored in different conditions, how to extend their shelf life and how to understand that they have begun to spoil.

General storage rules

To keep goose eggs fresh as long as possible, General recommendations must be followed:

1. Store the product in a cool place. A refrigerator is best suited for this purpose.
2. There is no need to wash eggs before storing them; this reduces their shelf life.
3. There should be a separate place in the refrigerator for eggs. They cannot be placed together with other food products.
4. Shells have a porous shell that makes it easy for microbes to get in and start multiplying, so they need to be kept away from perishable foods.
5. If the shell breaks and the contents leak out, the egg must be disposed of. It should not be eaten.
6. It is not recommended to place goose eggs on the refrigerator door. The temperature there is higher, so the products will spoil faster.In addition, the refrigerator is constantly opened and closed, which can cause cracks in the shell.
7. The optimal place to store the product is the box in which vegetables are usually stored.
8. It is recommended to lay the eggs with the pointed tip down.
9. Products with a strong and pungent aroma should not be placed near them. This will negatively affect the taste and smell of the eggs.

How long can the product be stored in the shell and without it?

The shelf life of eggs is affected numerous factors:

• presence and absence of shell,
• heat treatment,
• temperature and storage method.

They need to be taken into account to avoid food poisoning.

Raw

Raw eggs in shell are stored for no more than 10-12 days, provided they are in the refrigerator. The characteristics of product transportation are important.

If they have been constantly refrigerated, then you can eat them without any fear.

Raw eggs without shells can be stored in the refrigerator in a container with a tightly closed lid. They must be used within 24 hours. In this case, preliminary heat treatment is required.

In a refrigerator

Shelf life goose eggs in the refrigerator:

• raw in shell – up to 12 days at a temperature not exceeding 10 degrees;
• boiled in shell – no more than 3 days;
• boiled without shell - no more than a day.

For better preservation, the product should be placed closer to the back wall of the refrigerator.

At what temperature in room conditions?

It is not recommended to store boiled eggs at room temperature.In their raw form, they can remain edible for no longer than 3-5 days. If the product has been boiled, then these periods are reduced to 12 hours..

Boiled

It is better to store boiled goose eggs in the refrigerator. You only need to peel them before eating. If you do not plan to eat them in the next few hours, then put the product in a clean container, close the lid and put it on the shelf. You should not leave boiled eggs on the refrigerator door, as they will spoil faster there.

How can you increase the shelf life?

Tips to help increase shelf life goose eggs:

1. The egg should be stored in a cool place immediately after it is laid.
2. Eggs that are broken, notched, irregular in shape, or have deformations on the shell are discarded. They need to be stored separately and eaten first.
3. Before storing eggs, they are not washed. Removing the top protective layer shortens the shelf life of the product.
4. If the eggs are to be stored in the cellar, they are placed at the bottom of the box, which is covered with shavings.
5. You can extend the shelf life if you lubricate the shell with lard, vegetable oil or beeswax. These substances will clog the pores, making it more difficult for germs to penetrate and damage the contents of the egg.
6. During storage, eggs should not come into contact with each other.

Goose eggs should be kept cool for eating. At room temperature they will spoil 2 times faster.

How can you tell if eggs have started to spoil?

Fresh eggs do not have a distinct odor. The following signs indicate their damage:

1. The appearance of a sour or putrid odor. Even a slight aroma indicates spoilage of the product.
2. After cooking, the protein acquires a bluish or gray tint.
3. The appearance of mold. It can be seen in places where the shell has minor damage.
4. In spoiled eggs, the yolk loses its shape and elasticity; when cracked, it spreads and its shell is instantly damaged.

Helpful information

Tips for storing and eating goose eggs:

1. It is better to store eggs unprocessed, but they should not be eaten raw. A thermally untreated product can be a source of salmonellosis (a dangerous disease that causes poisoning with damage to internal organs).
2. Eggs purchased from poultry factories will remain fresh longer than those purchased from individuals.
3. The eggs should be laid in such a way that they do not touch each other. This will avoid additional stress and the formation of cracks.

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Conclusion

Goose eggs are a valuable food product that, if eaten regularly, will help the body replenish the deficiency of vitamins and microelements. The main thing is that they are fresh and properly stored immediately after collection.