How To Test If Eggs Are Good. Place your egg in a glass or bowl filled with cold water. Using the Water Test to Determine an Eggs Freshness.
Your eyes and sense of smell are your best allies when it comes to detecting egg freshness. How to tell if eggs are still good. A nice backyard farm fresh egg will sink to the bottom and lay on the side.
So say you have bought some eggs from a local store that have just passed their best beforeexpiration date and you want to find out whether they are still good to.
And remember to trust your senses if your egg looks or smells off err on the side of caution and toss it. Its likely a good candidate for boiling or steaming. The Shake the Egg GentlyTest. Laying on its side at the bottom means the egg is still fresh.
