Are eggs suppose to be kept in the fridge or not?

Question

When you buy them in shops they are on the shelf.

Answer 1

Eggs you obtain from the shelf are generally freshly harvested. Practically, by keeping the eggs in the fridge, you prolong the freshness. The shells of the eggs have a protective layer to prevent the eggs to get bad. However, the moisture in the air and elements can destroy this layer over time fairly rapidly. Thus, it is better to keep them in the fridge.

Answer 2

They are better at room temperature.  The egg shells are less likely to split on contact with hot water but a sure fire way to stop that is to prick both ends of the egg with a needle before lowering it gently into te boiling pan.

Eggs are fine up to a month after being laid.  They do tend to take on the taste and smell of things around it which is why I always store them on the bottom shelf of my dried goods cupboard.

Answer 3

You keep them in a fridge but have them at room temperature for cooking.

Answer 4

we keep ours in the fridge so the stay fresh longer :-)

Answer 5

It would be great if all eggs came from healthy chickens, etc.  Refrigerating them helps slow down or stop (temporarily) any germs they may have.  You can leave them out for short periods of time, making sure they're thoroughly cooked before eating them.

Answer 6

I put mine in the fridge because i don't use them immediately, that way they last longer, but if your using them the same day then you don't have to.

Answer 7

a refrigerated shelf, yes. They are probably one of those MOST important things to keep refrigerated. Because even if you cook them and they taste fine, they can have a deadly disease in them called Salmonella. Always keep refrigerated.

Im sure the store does, noones that stupid, but if they dont, make them eat the eggs themselves.

Answer 8

good question! I ask myself the same. my shop always seems to have them out of the fridge but I guess it doesnt hurt to keep them in the fridge if unsure

Answer 9

they can be left in the cupboard but keep better and fresher if in fridge.

Answer 10

I always put mine in the fridge as soon as I buy them.  

Answer 11

We don't keep ours in the fridge even if they come from our chickens

Answer 12

Unless your using them soon i'd keep them in the fridge, everything keeps longer in cool temps

Answer 13

Yes that's right  . No real advantage  at all,   but most fridges  built with egg racks  so we use them   . just somewhere to store the eggs ,  bear in mind  eggs in store are quite  fresh,  We tend to keep them at home  rather longer.   Don't think it makes much difference  as long as used not too long after use by date .    

Answer 14

Yes, I think they're supposed to be kept in the fridge.

Answer 15

Once an egg is chilled, it will spoil faster if it is left out.

Answer 16

All food, including eggs, will keep fresher in the fridge. You don't have to, but I would.

Answer 17

We always keep our eggs in the fridge, and they seem to keep longer.

Answer 18

Eggs on the shelf are sold rather quickly. To keep at home more than a very few days, especially in hot weather the fridge is an absolute necessity.  

Answer 19

Yes, it helps them stay fresh longer.