Cleanliness is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
And when we talk about the kitchen and foods, it becomes even more important to keep things clean and hygienic.
But, sometimes this hygiene can be dangerous too. Wondering why?
Well, we all wash foods before consumption as a healthy kitchen practice, but, washing eggs before consumption is not healthy.
Read below to know why.
Avoid washing eggs before cooking
According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), there are federal regulations that require the washing and coating of all commercially produced eggs. And when you wash it again at home the process removes the natural protective coating called ‘cuticle’ or ‘bloom’ from the surface of the egg.
What actually happens?
As per USDA, once the commercial eggs are washed at poultry, a film of edible mineral oil is coated so that no bacteria contaminate or penetrate the eggs. As per experts, the rigorous washing of eggs under cold or running water at home might push the bacteria inside the egg, as the eggshell is porous and make the egg unfit for consumption.
