“She thought washing eggs was the safe thing to do — until it backfired…” 🥚😳🧼 What if that quick rinse is doing the exact opposite of what you expect? It’s not as harmless as it seems — and the country you live in might change everything. Full story in the article below 👇
When you crack open an egg, do you ever wonder what’s still stuck to that shell? Some people can’t imagine using eggs without washing them first. Others say washing is the worst thing you can do. So, who’s right?
In countries like the U.S., eggs are washed and sanitized before they hit the shelves — meaning their protective coating (called the cuticle) is already gone. Re-washing them at home does nothing but raise the risk of water carrying bacteria through the shell and into the yolk. 🚫
In many European countries, however, eggs aren’t washed at all, and that natural protective layer is still intact. Washing those eggs? You could strip away the only thing protecting them from salmonella.
Bottom line:
🇺🇸 In the U.S.? Don’t wash store-bought eggs.
🇪🇺 In Europe or using farm-fresh eggs? Still — don’t wash until just before cracking, and only if visibly dirty.
Washing eggs sounds cleaner — but in many cases, it actually does more harm than good.
