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Every time time comes up, it makes my brain hurt, because WTF do you mean that Americans wash their eggs? The shell doesn't go anywhere near the food. What do they need to wash their eggs for?

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[–] LChitman@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They have a different approach to combatting salmonella. In the US they sanitise the eggs which strips a natural protective layer so they require refrigeration. In my home country we use other methods to prevent salmonella, which leaves the egg's natural protection in place.

[–] th3dogcow@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There seems to at least be a rationale behind it.

[–] Holyginz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It even says in the article you linked that washing and refrigeration is the most affective approach. Was a little surprised at that tbh

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

for storing for 15 weeks

Not related to salmonella

[–] nottheengineer@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago

When you're bad at splitting them, the shell does go near the food.

[–] loansindi@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

In case it's not clear - the American end consumer does not wash the eggs, they're washed prior to distribution.

[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I really love that both nations wash or don't wash their eggs for the same reason.

Personally I love that I don't have to worry about refrigerating my eggs immediately and that they almost last forever.

[–] shield@lemmy.tf 2 points 1 year ago

You have a choice to buy either in america I usually buy the cheaper which tends to not have any variation but they taste the same.

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