I need your help explaining the importance of the bloom.

[pinkchick]

I was asked to make up an informational sign about the bloom and what it does to help protect the egg for displaying next to the eggs at a produce stand where my eggs will be sold weekly.
I know what it is and why but I am not good at explaining it and putting into words for people to read.

Suggestions please!


Thanks!

 

[cjeanean]

Bloom: The coating or covering on the egg shell that seals its pores. Bloom, also called cuticle, helps to prevent bacteria from getting inside the shell and reduces moisture loss from the egg. Eggs are washed before they are sent to market. This is necessary for cleanliness, but it removes the bloom. To restore the protection, packers give the eggs a light coating of edible mineral oil.

http://www.georgiaeggs.org/pages/bloom.html

I can vouch for the fact that all of my unwashed eggs can sit, unrefrigerated for months without rotting, but washed or cracked eggs spoil very quickly unless kept cold. It's nature's natural egg preservative. Instead of rotting, the eggs evaporate on me. Hope this helps!

 

[redhen]

i'm not good with words..but..
the bloom is a protective coating on the outside of the egg... it prevents bacteria from getting into the egg because the egg shell is pourous..

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

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This happens to me also when left setting on the counter - they evaporate (silly dry, dry climate

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[rodriguezpoultry]

You may want to look up the technical term:

Cuticle.

It helps keep bacteria and foreign bodies from getting in, while maintaining the "pristine" environment inside of the egg.