Curious about those ready-to-eat eggs at the grocery store?
Here’s what it’s crucial that you know.
More and more grocery stores are selling ready-to-eat, pre-peeled hard-boiled eggs.
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At first glance, we thought this was yet another ridiculous convenience product.
How hard is it to boil an egg, after all?
But maybe these grab-and-go eggs deserve a second look.
Surprising Shelf Life
“But how long will they last?”
That’s usually the first question most people ask when they see ready-to-eat hard-boiled eggs at the supermarket.
It’s a little icky when you think about it.
But always check the package to be sure.
It’s not harmful to eat but doesn’t look or taste great.
Store-bought cooked eggs are uniformly cooked for yellow yolks with no trace of green.
They May Taste Different
This comes down to personal preference.
Some people think that pre-cooked eggs have a stale, or less-than-fresh flavor.
Others swear they can’t tell the difference.
If you tend to be picky about such things, opt for freshly cooked eggs.
They also have firm (sometimes rubbery) whites.
Again, this is a matter of personal taste.
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