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How can you tell if a boiled egg is fresh?

Published in Egg Identification 1 min read

The provided reference describes how to tell if an egg is raw or hard-boiled, not the freshness of a boiled egg. Therefore, the question is rephrased to: How can you tell if an egg is raw or hard-boiled?

You can tell if an egg is raw or hard-boiled by spinning it.

Here's how:

  • Spin the egg: Place the egg on a flat surface and spin it like a top.
  • Observe the spin: Pay attention to how easily and how long the egg spins.
Egg Type Spinning Behavior
Raw Egg Stops quickly after only one or two spins.
Boiled Egg Spins freely and for a longer duration.

A raw egg stops quickly because the liquid inside disrupts the spinning motion. A hard-boiled egg spins more easily and for longer because its contents are solid.

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