Washing eggs??

[Sclark0012]

I recently picked up MannaPro egg cleaner... my question is, will it remove the protective membrane? I've just started selling my eggs and some get a little dirty, but I don't want to wash off the protective membrane. Please help!

 

[rosemarythyme]

If you wash them, yes the bloom will get removed and the eggs must be refrigerated.

 

[M-H-Fielding]

I just take a paper towel and wipe off whatever is on the egg... not sure about the MannaPro egg cleaner. I have never used it.

 

[aart]

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 surfaces 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, other requirements may apply, so check your state regulations.

 

[3KillerBs]

Check your state's laws about selling eggs.

Some places require eggs to be washed for sale and specify the way that they are washed.

Some places require eggs for sale to be refrigerated, regardless of whether they are washed or not.