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<\/p>\nChris Beasley, from the home insurance company Smart Cover, said some simple tweaks can make the food last longer, including where eggs are kept in the fridge.<\/p>\n
Many fridges have a specific space for eggs located in the door, but this isn’t the best place for them to be kept, according to experts.<\/p>\n
Mr Beasley said: \u201cEggs store best at consistent temperatures.<\/p>\n
“Which is why you might find they keep better on the top or middle shelf of your fridge.\u201d<\/p>\n
The door is the warmest part of the fridge and it\u2019s also the most susceptible to temperature fluctuations.<\/p>\n
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The British Egg Information Service explained that eggs should be kept at a constant temperature and always below 20 degrees.<\/p>\n
Although a lot of people store eggs in baskets on the kitchen counters, these should not be kept outside the fridge.<\/p>\n
The British Egg Information Service also recommended keeping eggs in their boxes to avoid them absorbing any odours.<\/p>\n
This is because eggshells are covered with 17,000 tiny pores.<\/p>\n
Eggshells are porous and can allow oxygen and other bacteria from the environment to enter the shell. However, bacteria don\u2019t grow well in the cold.<\/p>\n
The average temperature of a fridge is around 4C, a temperature which inhibits food-spoiling bacteria such as Salmonella or E.coli.<\/p>\n
Therefore, if any bacteria comes in contact with the eggshells in the fridge, they won\u2019t grow and infect the eggs.<\/p>\n
Healthline explained: “Storing your eggs in the fridge is the best way to keep bacteria under control.<\/p>\n
”\u00a0As an added bonus, it also keeps eggs fresher for much longer than storing them at room temperature.”<\/p>\n
The health site also stated that eggs kept in the open only last for a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n
Healthline explained: “A fresh egg stored at room temperature will start to decline in quality after a few days and need to be used within one to three weeks.<\/p>\n
“Eggs kept in the refrigerator will maintain quality and freshness for at least twice as long.”<\/p>\n
Expert Chris Beasley also explained that milk should not be kept in the door compartment.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cDoor compartments are actually warmer than the rest of the fridge.<\/p>\n
“If you find your milk isn\u2019t lasting very long, try storing it in the main storage area instead.”<\/p>\n
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