If you have eggs in your kitchen, there’s one piece of advice you need to follow in hot weather. Keeping them at the right temperature is crucial to avoid illness and to make sure they’re safe to eat.
With warm weather scorching the UK, you need to reevaluate where how you are storing certain food items to ensure they’re not going to create any issues for you – including eggs. These staples in many people’s kitchens should be kept in the fridge in hot temperatures, say experts. Chef’s Resource says: “Generally, fresh eggs should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours. In temperatures above 32C, this time is reduced to one hour.”
It adds that you can put warm eggs directly into the refrigerator but it’s better to refrigerate them as soon as possible rather than leave them at room temperature for an extended period.
Speaking to The Times, nutritionist Laura Southern said: “We’re trying to minimise food poisoning, so I’d keep eggs in the fridge during hot weather. Especially if you’re not eating them straight away.”
According to Good Housekeeping, The British Egg Information Service also confirmed that eggs should be kept at a constant temperature below 20C.
In supermarkets, they are mostly kept on shelves instead of in the fridge but Good Housekeeping say store temperatures are kept below 20C, so refrigeration there is unnecessary.
Whether you’re a fan of fried, poached, or scrambled eggs, they’re a household essential and a favourite for breakfast or even lunch.
While storing eggs in the fridge might not be common practice in the UK, during warm summer days it is a smart move to prevent spoilage and avoid kitchen disasters like Salmonella or bad smells.