Flip Those Eggs Upside Down!

Quick FYI. I sell my eggs, and I must say - my packaging game is legit. Ha. It is a whole process though! I use stamps with food grade ink, cards with information about my ladies, fun chicken facts, and just some good ol' tlc.

Anyway, something I want to do but don't is put them pointy-end down in the carton. I have tried, but unfortunately they move around too much, or at least more than I'd like and decided for the safety of the eggs, upside right it is. One thing I have started doing, on one of the little cards I leave in the carton I have a reminder to flip the eggs over while being stored.

Storing Your Eggs Upside Down

So, why do some people think it's best to store eggs pointy-end down, or upside down? The answer lies in the structure of the egg. At the top of the egg, there is a small air pocket between the shell and the egg white. This pocket is created when the egg cools and contracts after being laid. Over time, the air pocket gets bigger as moisture evaporates from the egg through its shell.

When you store your eggs upside down, the air pocket remains at the top of the egg. This means that the yolk stays centered, and the egg white stays in the lower half of the egg, which is denser and stays fresh longer. If you store the eggs with the pointy-end up, the yolk will move around and settle closer to the air pocket, which can cause it to dry out and become less fresh.

Furthermore, storing eggs upside down can prevent contamination. The eggshell acts as a barrier that protects the inside of the egg from bacteria and other pathogens. When you store eggs upside down, bacteria that may be on the shell is less likely to enter the interior of the egg. This is because the air pocket is located at the top of the egg, making it harder for bacteria to penetrate the egg.

Storing eggs upside down is the most effective way to keep them freshest. By doing so, you ensure that the yolk stays centered, and the egg white remains in the lower half, which is denser and stays fresh for a longer period. Additionally, it helps prevent contamination of the egg, making it safer to consume.