Does A Bad Egg Sink Or Float

When it comes to eggs, one of the most common questions people ask is whether a bad egg will sink or float in water. The answer to this question can help you determine if an egg is still good to eat or if it has gone bad.

To understand why an egg sinks or floats, you need to know a little bit about the anatomy of an egg. An egg is made up of several parts, including the shell, the white (albumen), and the yolk. The yolk is the yellow or orange center of the egg, and it is surrounded by the white. The shell is the hard outer layer that protects the egg.

When an egg is fresh, the air cell inside the egg is small. As the egg ages, the air cell gets larger. This is because the egg's contents lose moisture over time, and the air cell expands to fill the space that is left behind.

The size of the air cell is what determines whether an egg will sink or float. If the air cell is small, the egg will be denser than water and it will sink. If the air cell is large, the egg will be less dense than water and it will float.

So, if you have an egg and you're not sure if it's still good, you can do the float test. Simply place the egg in a bowl of water. If the egg sinks to the bottom and lays flat on its side, it is fresh and good to eat. If the egg stands upright in the bottom of the bowl, it is still good, but it is getting old and should be used soon.

If the egg floats, it means that the air cell is large and the egg has gone bad. Do not eat a floating egg.

Here are some additional tips for storing eggs:

Store eggs in the refrigerator at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Do not wash eggs before storing them.
Use eggs within 45 days of purchase.