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Does anyone else notice something different about eggs?

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coldiris · 09/07/2023 15:08

Hello everyone,

I am wondering if it's just me or if anyone else also noticed anything different about supermarket eggs. They somehow seem different from what they were before, and I've tried them from different supermarkets now: they seem more liquid if I can describe them that way and I can't seem to get either the soft boiled or poached eggs to come out right. It's as if they all cook in what I can only describe as record time and seem to come out overcooked no matter what. When I make poached eggs, they just don't hold their shape no matter what I do. I mean I wouldn't say I am a Michelin star chef but I've never had those issues with eggs before!

Anyone else noticed the same or anything similar at all?

Thank you!

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FuckYouEzekiel · 09/07/2023 15:18

Eggs have the consistency of phlegm.

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coldiris · 09/07/2023 15:17

they are keeping them for longer and the eggs we’re buying are not as fresh as they say they are - you might be right there! I am now wondering if those expiry dates are potentially not that reliable either! I mean I never rely on them 100% anyway but now wondering if they could just be completely misleading in case of eggs!

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ChristmasPuddingAllRound · 09/07/2023 15:17

@Spinet my DH says the same...since having covid he gets a sulphur taste when eating eggs. He is not impressed!

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coldiris · 09/07/2023 15:14

I have heard that this happens with older eggs but I am finding it weird that I've never noticed that before and now it seems to be happening regardless of the use by dates on the boxes (some are still weeks ahead) and regardless of the supermarket with all eggs I bought recently.

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Spinet · 09/07/2023 15:12

Eggs taste permanently different to me after having covid 2 years ago. Presumably that's me and not eggs but I'd love to hear of anyone else who's experienced this!!

Yes op I wonder if the supermarket bought a lot of eggs when they could get hold of them so they're still selling older ones.

ChekhovsMum · 09/07/2023 15:11

I had some eggs this morning which were dated end of June, and normally that would be fine as they put ridiculous short use by dates on them anyway. I had to throw them away - I cracked them and the yolks just fell apart and looked browny-orange, like beaten egg that you’ve stored in the fridge and forgotten about.
Along with your story, I think there’s something to do with the production shortages that means they are keeping them for longer and the eggs we’re buying are not as fresh as they say they are. Runny whites that won’t hold their shape when poaching are an indicator of age.

MajorDanger · 09/07/2023 15:11

Not in the actual eggs but the shells seem really thin. I’ve baked for years with no issues but now I’m constantly getting shell bits in things when cracking my eggs.

DamaskRosie · 09/07/2023 15:09

Sounds like they're a bit older- that's what makes the white watery and thin. Still fine to eat but no ideal for poaching. Maybe try reaching to the back of the shelf as the eggs there might be a bit fresher or try a different shop.

Blughbablugh · 09/07/2023 15:09

No can't say I have and I eat a lot of eggs.