After finishing your shopping, you come home and when you put them away, you realize that some of your eggs are broken. Damn, you forgot to check at the store. If there is only one, it’s not so serious, but if several are affected, it’s annoying. Especially since it is very important to never eat an egg with a damaged shell. The latter protects what is inside from bacteria so if it is not intact, you risk being contaminated.
Can we get a refund for eggs in the event of breakage?
The first instinct that comes when faced with a broken egg is to throw it away, however, in some cases it is possible to return the box to the store where you bought it. This way, you can be reimbursed or obtain a credit. There is no set rule or law regarding this subject and each store does a little depending on the situation. You should therefore not hesitate to call the supermarket in question beforehand to avoid unnecessary travel.
What should I do if I break the egg when taking it out of the box?
On the other hand, if your eggs are intact in the box but, unfortunately, you crack it yourself, “break it completely and store it in a tightly closed jar and consume it within 2 days and only for cooked preparations“, it is explained on the Anti-waste basket site Too Good To Go. The egg yolks alone can also be kept for two days in the refrigerator in an airtight jar. On the other hand, egg white has greater resistance capabilities and can remain in a closed jar in a cool place for two to four days.
What to do with eggshells?
Eggshell has many uses that may surprise you. Crushed and mixed with soapy water, they can be used to scrub pans or pots in particular. Still to clean, they can be crushed, placed in the bottom of a dirty cup with hot water. After one night, it will return to its natural color. Shells also help whiten laundry. You can place a few shells with lemon slices in a cloth bag to place in the machine. Finally, you can also use it as a mask. You can reduce the shells with a pestle and add the crushed shells to an egg white. You must then apply this mixture to the face.
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