Testing Egg Freshness

Put two teaspoons of salt in a cup of water and place an egg in it. A fresh egg will sink, an older egg will float. Because the air cell in an egg increases as it ages, an older egg is more buoyant. This doesn’t mean a floating egg is rotten, just more mature.

Crack the egg into a bowl and examine it for any funky odor or appearance. If its is rotten, your nose will tell you. (Bonus fact: if you have hard-boiled eggs that are difficult to peel, that means they are fresh!)