. Eggs: facts and fancies about them . PRESERVATION OF EGGS. IR and heat are the two chief agents in the decomposition of eggs, as of all animal substances. Almost anything that will exclude the air from the egg will aid in its preservation, provided it be kept in a cool place and in an upright position, so that the yolk shall not adhere to the shell. It is not usually desirable to preserve eggs for the markets, since the fresh article always brings better prices; but frugal housekeepers when eggs are low in price may provide a sup- ply for winter use when market prices double. Limed eggs may
. Eggs: facts and fancies about them . PRESERVATION OF EGGS. IR and heat are the two chief agents in the decomposition of eggs, as of all animal substances. Almost anything that will exclude the air from the egg will aid in its preservation, provided it be kept in a cool place and in an upright position, so that the yolk shall not adhere to the shell. It is not usually desirable to preserve eggs for the markets, since the fresh article always brings better prices; but frugal housekeepers when eggs are low in price may provide a sup- ply for winter use when market prices double. Limed eggs may be found in the markets at several cents per dozen less than fresh, and other preserved eggs come under the same class. The lime, however, is apt to eat the shell; to give a slight taste to the whole egg^ and often hardens the yolk and turns it red.
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