How to check the freshness of an egg?

2023-08-25 19:00:00

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To check the freshness of an egg you only need a container with water. Observing if the food floats or sinks, its state can be guessed, and science explains that this is due to the structure of the egg shell itself. Do you know what characteristic this reaction is due to? Do you want to learn how to interpret the state of your eggs without breaking them? Then watch our video, where we tell you the scientific explanation that gives meaning to this freshness test.