Eggs are excellent for your health: they are rich in vitamins, proteins and they are quite filling. You can prefer them soft-boiled, soft-boiled, in a casserole dish, fried or even hard. If you plan to transport them to eat at the office or during a picnic, it is better to opt for the latter version because they will hold up better. It is also impossible to make a soft-boiled or soft-boiled egg remotely, as for a fried egg, it will not be good when reheated. The hard-boiled egg is therefore a very good option and what’s more, it can be eaten hot or cold. For example, you can cook it with potatoes and cream for a hot version and in a mixed salad for a cold version. We can say that we will prepare it in advance and freeze it, but that is not really a good idea.
Why is it not advisable to freeze hard-boiled eggs?
It is not advisable to freeze a hard-boiled egg because it will go “have a texture problem when defrosting“, indicates Loïc Coulombel, vice-president of the National Committee for the Promotion of the Egg (CNPO). He adds: “it will disintegrate a little, because the water inside the egg will make crystals. The white will become rubbery. It is not an easy product to freeze and it is not a good practice at home.”
What should I do if I have too many eggs at home and how do I freeze them?
If you’ve bought too many eggs and don’t know what to do with them, there are many alternatives. First, why not make a chocolate cake or mousse? It’s quite quick, it will allow you to use a few eggs and above all to treat yourself at the end of the meal or as a snack. If you don’t have time, then you can freeze your eggs without cooking them first. For this, you have several options, but be careful. “If you freeze eggs, always use them in a cooked preparation“, insists Loïc Coulombel. Zero risk of contamination does not existbut if the egg is damaged, there will normally be an odor.
For freezing, either you break them and beat them together before putting them in a freezer bag, writing on them the number of eggs and the date to put them in the freezer. Otherwise, you can also freeze them separately.
For the egg white, You have to be very careful so that there is no yellow. You can then put it in a freezer bag or fill an ice cube tray. “The egg yolk will form granules. This is why it is better to add 10 to 20% sugar or salt when freezing. The choice of salt or sugar depends on the preparation you wish to prepare.“, concludes the vice-president of the CNPO.