Missed Kusnar's post while typing.
I don't wash eggs unless they are very dirty, then will refrigerate or use immediately because thorough washing will remove all the protective bloom(cuticle).
Eggs should be washed in 'water warmer than the egg'.
Simple physics, using colder water will cause the egg contents to contract, causing any 'germs' on exterior surface of egg shell to be pulled into the interior of egg thru the shell pores. Using warmer water will do the opposite.
I don't use any soap or other cleaning/sanitizing agent, just rotate in my hands to 'scrub' all surface area of egg shell. Then I air and towel dry before placing in the fridge.
If you are washing eggs for sale to the general public, check your state regulations.
I don't wash eggs unless they are very dirty, then will refrigerate or use immediately because thorough washing will remove all the protective bloom(cuticle).
Eggs should be washed in 'water warmer than the egg'.
Simple physics, using colder water will cause the egg contents to contract, causing any 'germs' on exterior surface of egg shell to be pulled into the interior of egg thru the shell pores. Using warmer water will do the opposite.
I don't use any soap or other cleaning/sanitizing agent, just rotate in my hands to 'scrub' all surface area of egg shell. Then I air and towel dry before placing in the fridge.
If you are washing eggs for sale to the general public, check your state regulations.
