- coop debris” on them. Because they are unwashed, they still have their protective bloom.
- If you must clean a visibly dirty farm egg, you have to follow the Science of Warm Water:
- Use water that is WARMER than the egg. (About 20 degrees warmer).
- The Science: When the warm water hits the cooler egg, the contents inside the egg expand. This expansion pushes outward against the shell, forcing the dirt and bacteria out of the pores, rather than sucking them in.
- No Soap! Never use dish soap or bleach. The
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