Chicken Eggs - Unwashed
Unwashed, freshly laid eggs can be kept at room temperature for at least 2 weeks and up to a month before being refrigerated. It’s recommended to eat farm-fresh eggs within two weeks because they taste better, but you’ll be fine if you eat the egg within one month of its laying.
If you don’t plan to finish them within a month, you can move them to the fridge where they will last for up to 3 months.
storing eggs unwashed is perfectly safe and they may stay fresh longer when the bloom is not washed off. However! Please remember that all eggs must be washed before use.
* Please note:
Our eggs are wiped clean with a damp cloth (where necessary) with every effort to maintain the Bloom on the outside of the egg, we recommend that you wash any eggs before consuming them.
Why buy unwashed eggs?
Why, it's all about the bloom!
The bloom is a protein-rich foamy layer that surrounds the egg. It’s the egg’s first line of defense against air and bacteria, and it also helps keep the egg fresher for longer.
Commercial egg producers spray the eggs with a chemical sanitizer and wash them off, which removes the bloom and leaves the egg pores accessible to new bacteria. MilkMaids Market’s unwashed eggs preserve the bloom until you’re ready to wash and consume them. It’s a great option for those looking for more time between purchase and use.