Quicker Way to Find out If the Egg Is Still Fresh Without Dipping It into the Water

Everyone can use some food hacks, and kitchen hacks every now and again, and no matter if you are a novice or a trained chef in the kitchen there are food ideas that can help you out. And as this food hack video with over 5,000,000 views will prove there are kitchen hacks and food ideas that can not only change the way you look at food but save you time and money. That is why you will want to take a look at the food hacks video for some of these great ideas.

On of the food ideas, you will find on the video is how to find out if your eggs are fresh or not. If you are worried whether or not your eggs are still fresh and you don't want to take any chances, you can try this easy food hack and food idea to help you figure it out. You can always try the egg float test, but that takes more time and preparation. This food idea is a quicker way to figure it out. The food hack is called the sound test. It works because egg shells are porous which makes them let out moisture, and let in the air over time which helps to create air pockets inside the egg. So when you shake an egg, and you hear sloshing going on inside, you know the eggs are likely more than two weeks old and should be thrown away.

You might be surprised with these food hacks that eggs are capable of. You can use eggs for all sorts of food hacks and kitchen hacks on a day to day basis. For starters, you can add eggs to your compost. Eggshells are a great addition to your kitchen compost because they are rich in calcium, which is a nutrient that helps your plants flourish. A good idea when using eggshells for a food hack in the compost pile is to crush them first. You might let the egg shells dry out and then put them into the blender and blend the shells until they are a fine powder. Crushing eggshells before you put them into your compost heap will also help the eggshells break down faster. Another simple food hack for using eggs is to water your plants with the water that you boiled your eggs in. Don't pour the pot water down the drain. Instead, let the water cool down and water your houseplants with the nutrient-filled water. You can also use eggshells to make adorable little planting pots out of eggshells.

You will want to follow some of the following tips and food hacks that you might want to keep in mind when it comes to storing eggs. For starters always keep eggs in their egg carton. Some people throw away the egg carton when they get home and store their eggs in the caddy that comes with the fridge or in a separate bowl. While this might look nice, it is recommended to always store your eggs in their original carton. THis is because the carton helps to protect the eggs and prevent them from absorbing strong odors and flavors of other foods from the fridge through the thousands of tiny pores in the egg shell. Also, the carton has the Best Before Date which is always visible to you so you can guarantee the eggs freshness. And lastly, eggs should always be stored with the large end up; this is the same way the eggs are packaged in the carton. This helps the yolk to remain centered. You will find ten clever kitchen hacks, food hacks and food ideas on the Household Hacker site. **