Although it sounds logical, washing an egg can be harmful.
The shell has a natural protective layer that prevents bacteria from entering. Because it’s porous, if you wash it, this protection disappears, and microorganisms can easily get in.

Best option:

Store them as they are, without washing them, and always in the refrigerator.

Also, avoid placing them in the refrigerator door: the constant opening and closing creates temperature and humidity changes, deteriorates the shell, and accelerates aging.

The danger of raw eggs

For years, consuming raw eggs or egg white shakes was popular for “gaining muscle mass.” But this causes two problems:

1. Reduced nutrient absorption

Raw eggs contain avidin, a protein that binds to biotin (vitamin B7), preventing its absorption. This vitamin is key for the nervous system, skin, and hair.

Furthermore, the digestion of raw protein is incomplete: only about 50% is absorbed.

When an egg is cooked, its protein unfolds, and the body can absorb up to 90%.

2. Risk of Salmonella

A raw egg can contain bacteria like salmonella, and there’s no way to detect it because it doesn’t change smell, color, or texture.

This bacteria can cause vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and serious complications, especially in children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

The only way to eliminate it is by cooking the egg.

Why do egg yolks vary in color?

The color of the yolk doesn’t indicate whether the egg is farm-fresh or commercially produced. It almost always depends on the hen’s diet:

Diets with corn, fresh grass, or carotenoids → more orange yolks

Standard diets with fewer pigments → lighter yolks

Both are nutritious, so don’t worry too much about the color.

Practical tricks with eggs

How to peel them more easily

As soon as you finish cooking:

Submerge them in very cold or ice water.

Tap the bottom (where the air cell is).

The shell will come off easily.

How to prevent the egg from cracking while boiling

Add a pinch of salt or a few drops of vinegar to the water.

If it cracks, the white will coagulate faster and won’t come out completely.

Why are they sometimes hard to peel?

When the egg is very fresh, its pH and acidity cause the shell to stick more.

After a few days in the refrigerator, it usually peels much more easily.

What’s the best way to cook an egg?

Boiled

Scrambled

Grilled without inflammatory oils

Avoid frying it with vegetable oils like sunflower or corn oil. They oxidize quickly, produce smoke, and release substances that inflame the body.

If you need fat for cooking, use:

Olive oil (at a moderate temperature)

Avocado oil

Ghee butter (only occasionally)

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