Egg washing

[Jeffrey1]

I've read that not washing eggs keeps them fresher; why is this?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Because of the cuticle or bloom which is the last thing the hen applies to the shell. It is a coating that dries almost immediately sealing the thousands of pores in the shell that when washed allows bacteria to enter and moisture to be lost.

 

[maidenwolfx80]

When the egg comes out it has whats called a "bloom" which is a coating that is put on the egg right before it comes out. The bloom keeps bacteria from entering the egg. When you wash it the bloom is washed off.

 

[Jeffrey1]

Thank you so much for this information; how truly amazing it is!!!

 

[maidenwolfx80]

Chickens are amazing creatures

 

[SunnyAlberta]

I wash my eggs and rub them with olive oil which I've read -- but don't know for certain -- will keep bacteria from entering. I have yet to read information with science to back it up.