Here's what you need to know: Eggs laid by backyard chickens or sold at the farmers market have a natural protective coating called a bloom. This layer acts as a barrier, keeping bacteria out and ...

Another common question Spector hears is whether it's necessary to wash eggs when they look dirty, he said in his video. "The answer is no," said the professor. Washing them further with water ...

Egg wash is a prime example. Using it adds color and shine to finished baked goods like dinner rolls and pies, but when eggs are selling at a premium price, it’s hard to justify using an egg ...

In the U.S., eggs are spray-washed before they hit store shelves, a practice that began in the 1970s. Spray-washing eggs strips them of their naturally occurring outer membrane, or “cuticle ...

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With egg prices still burdening American consumers, some lawmakers are pushing a bipartisan bill aimed at making eggs less ...