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Question by  kona123 (3)

Can you use organic eggs after the sell-by date?

 
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Answer by  Merzkiyi (604)

Yes, however it's always good practice with eggs to crack them into a separate bowl before using. This way, without ruining your recipe, you can check that there's no blood or bits of shell, and that it doesn't smell like it's gone bad.

 
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Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

The Sell By Date is just a suggestion of when you should use them by. You can use them after because the food is usally good for a few days, but I wouldn't advise it. Since organic foods don't have preservatives they tend to spoil faster than commercial.

 
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Answer by  gummie (738)

Store-bought eggs have an expiration date. They aren't processed in any way such as additives, etc. I'm pretty sure an organic egg is very similar to a regular egg with regards to processing procedures. An organic egg is probably fresher than the other egg.

 
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Answer by  wehadthought (391)

A common sense approach is required. If they look or smell bad, don't eat them. Generally organic eggs will be fine to boil, scramble or use in cooking for a while longer, but old eggs won't poach well.

 
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