- egg in cold water, the liquid and air inside the egg contract (shrink) as they get cold.
- Capillary Action: This shrinking creates a tiny vacuum inside the shell. Because the pores are open (since the commercial bloom was removed), that vacuum literally sucks the water—and any bacteria living on the outside of the shell—right through the pores and into the egg!
- 🧼 The ONE Exception: Dirty “Farm-Fresh” Eggs
- If you ever buy eggs from a local farmer, a backyard flock, or a farm stand, they might have visible dirt, feathers, or “
Should You Be Washing Eggs Before Cooking?
