(Many) How many days should I eat boiled eggs?

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One of the most popular breakfast menus for busy people is eggs. They boil eggs in advance and store them in the refrigerator, and take one out in the morning to eat, or eat it on the way to school or work.

Since it is a nutritionally excellent food, eating just 1-2 a day is good for your health. This small pill, which weighs only about 60g, contains various nutrients except for vitamin C. It also contains various essential nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin B2, B12, D, choline, selenium, and iron. It is worthy of the expression “complete food.”

If you boil several eggs and take them out to eat frequently, how long can you store them? Boiled eggs are easy to take out and eat every morning if you store them in the refrigerator, but they have a shorter shelf life than raw eggs.

First of all, boiled eggs should always be stored in the refrigerator, whether they are stored with the shells on or peeled. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), eggs should be refrigerated at a temperature of 4 to 5 degrees Celsius or lower to maintain the best condition for safety and quality.

If stored in this condition, they can be consumed for up to a week. If you prefer to boil eggs and eat them one by one, you should only boil enough for a week.

If you leave boiled eggs at room temperature, you should be careful about the time. It is difficult to guarantee freshness after more than 2 hours. If you leave them at room temperature, it is best to eat them right away, and you should eat them within 2 hours at the latest. If the room temperature is hot enough to exceed 30 degrees, it is best to throw away boiled eggs that have been left for about an hour.

When eggs go bad, they can become a breeding ground for bacteria that can cause salmonella food poisoning. If your eggs smell like sulfur or rot, throw them away immediately.

Boiled eggs can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months, but it is best to avoid freezing them if possible. This is because they shrink when thawed, changing the taste and texture. Store them in the refrigerator rather than freezing, and to maximize freshness, leave the shells on until just before eating.

You can try freezing eggs that are nearing their expiration date.