As of: March 28, 2024, 8:00 a.m
By: Carina Blumenroth
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Hard-boiled, colorful eggs are particularly popular with some people at Easter brunch. But how long do the eggs actually last? What you should consider.
The Easter days are approaching and dyeing eggs is part of it for many people. There are many different ways you can color the eggs, for example you can color them with food coloring. If you want to turn the campaign into an activity for children, you can also use felt-tip pens to give the eggs an individual touch. Coloring can take some time, but how long do the colorful, hard-boiled eggs actually last? What you need to consider.
Hard-boiled eggs: Preparation affects shelf life
Hard-boiled eggs last longer in the refrigerator. © O. Diez/Imagebroker/Imago
If you prepare hard-boiled eggs yourself for coloring, there are a few things you need to keep in mind if you want the colored eggs to last as long as possible. If the shell is intact, the eggs stay fresh for up to fourteen days at two to six degrees, reports the
consumer advice center
.
NDR
sees it a little differently
, saying that eggs can be eaten in the fridge for up to four weeks. The European Union recommends a general refrigerator temperature of five degrees. Norbert Endres, energy consultant at the Bavarian Consumer Center, believes eight degrees in the medium cooling range is more realistic. However, if you have quenched the eggs after cooking, you will shorten their shelf life, informs the
consumer advice center
. This is because the rapid temperature difference can cause cracks in the shell, allowing microorganisms to enter. You should therefore consume hard-boiled eggs with broken shells promptly. An overview of the shelf life of boiled eggs.
durability |
|
|---|---|
Hard-boiled, quenched eggs (without visible cracks) |
Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or approximately two days unrefrigerated |
Hard-boiled, unquenched eggs (without visible cracks) |
In the refrigerator for up to four weeks, informs NDR. |
Peeled eggs in cling film |
In the fridge for about one to two days |
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What do I have to pay attention to when buying colored eggs?
If you buy hard-boiled eggs in the supermarket, there will be a best-before date on the package. You can use this as a guide. When buying eggs or painting them yourself, you should always rely on your senses. If the shell is damaged, you should eat the egg more quickly. If you cut the egg open and it is fibrous and has a strong smell, you should stop eating it.