Should you keep eggs in the fridge? Short answer: Yes.
Eggs: To refrigerate or not to refrigerate? It’s a question that’s sparked countless Instagram and TikTok videos and plenty of cross-continental confusion. “Eggs don’t go in the fridge,” some Europeans say with a shrug. “That’s how you get Salmonella!” cry Americans. So who’s right? What does science actually say? Eggshell 101 When a hen lays an egg, it’s coated with a natural protective layer called the cuticle. This thin film is made mostly of glycoproteins, along with small amounts of carbohydrates and fats. Its job is to act as the egg’s first line of defense, helping to block bacteria from passing through the shell. The thickness of the cuticle can vary depending on the hen’s age and breed. Washing removes the cuticle In the 1970s, concerns about foodborne illness led US egg producers to adopt egg washing as standard practice. The approach caught on in Canada, Japan, as well as Scandinavia—but not in most of Europe. Washing eggs...