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The float test, the right shelf in your fridge, and why fresh desi eggs last longer than you think.

By Hammad Tariq · 6 November 2026 · 2 min read

Fridge or counter?

In Pakistan's heat, the fridge is best. Keep eggs in their tray on a middle shelf (not the door, where the temperature jumps every time it opens), pointed end down. Unwashed, they keep well for 3–4 weeks.

The water test

  1. 1Fill a bowl with cold water and gently place the egg in it.
  2. 2Sinks and lies flat: very fresh.
  3. 3Sinks but stands on one end: older, still fine to eat, best for boiling.
  4. 4Floats: throw it away.

Older eggs peel more easily when boiled, so save the slightly older ones for anda chanay and salads.

Signs of a fresh egg when cracked

  • A round, high yolk
  • A thick white that holds together
  • A clean smell

Should you wash eggs?

Don't wash eggs before storing. Eggs have a natural protective coating. If a shell is dirty, wipe it with a dry cloth and wash just before cooking.

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