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Question
List three ways of storing eggs to maintain their freshness.
Solution
Three ways of storing eggs to maintain their freshness are:
- Eggs should be stored in a cold, airy area or in the refrigerator.
- The pores of the shell covered with organic materials will be exposed to microbial attack if eggs are washed before storage.
- To keep the air cells in the yolk from moving about, store the eggs with the pointed end facing down.
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