Why can't free-range eggs be stored in the refrigerator? Why does the egg yolk turn white?

Native eggs (English name: native eggs) are eggs laid by free-range chickens in a natural farm environment. They are also called firewood eggs or stupid eggs. There is no significant difference in the nutritional value between native eggs and ordinary eggs. So why can't native eggs be put in the refrigerator? What's the matter with the white yolk of the egg? Let's take a look at the introduction of Encyclopedia Knowledge Network below!

Contents of this article

1. Why can’t free-range eggs be placed in the refrigerator?

2. Why is the egg yolk white?

3. Can eggs be kept out of the refrigerator?

Why can't free range eggs be put in the refrigerator?

The main reason why free-range eggs cannot be put in the refrigerator is that there are various bacteria such as Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli on the surface of free-range eggs. These bacteria can also grow, develop and reproduce in a low-temperature environment, which can easily cause other foods in the refrigerator to be contaminated. There are certain food safety risks, so it is best not to put free-range eggs in the refrigerator.

Why is the egg yolk white?

White egg yolks may be related to the lack of carotenoids in the feed fed to the chickens, or the laying hens are older and have a high egg production rate, which reduces the pigment deposition in the egg yolks. It may also be due to expired eggs or fake eggs. When selecting eggs and before cooking, pay attention to the quality of the eggs.

Can eggs be kept out of the refrigerator?

If the room temperature is not high and the weather is relatively cool, it is generally okay to keep the eggs outside the refrigerator. They can be stored for about half a month. If it is hot in summer and the room temperature is high, the eggs can only be stored for about a week without the refrigerator. It is recommended to store the eggs in the refrigerator.