Expert says where you should really keep eggs - and it's not where you think

The eternal kitchen question: to chill or not to chill your eggs ?

Dr Bolueso, a British vet, has an academic background that intertwines animal care and food standards so he's got the lowdown on food storage, reports the Mirror .

Serving up advice via an online video, Dr Bolueso shares his dual expertise in veterinary science and food hygiene: "Part of being a vet is part of being responsible for animals from the farm right onto the dinner plate right? Part of my course was actually food standards, and actually food hygiene ."

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Moreover, he reveals his seasoned perspective from days spent critiquing restaurant kitchens alongside a bona fide food hygiene inspector, "In my last year of university, I actually had to go around inspecting restaurants with a food hygiene inspector telling him what is wrong and what is right with the way in which they're processing food but also the way in which they're storing food."

When it comes to the best egg-stashing spot, Dr Bolueso pitches the fridge as the winner for its constant coolness, saying, "You don't need to store your eggs inside the fridge, but you can leave it in the fridge to last longer. Also, I bet you didn't know this, [but] if you leave your eggs in the fridge, they'll probably last a lot longer than if you leave them out."

Dr. Bolueso enlightened shoppers on why supermarkets keep their eggs unrefrigerated, noting that temperature changes can lead to condensation and increase the risk of salmonella. He stated, "There'd be some condensation on there, [and] that would increase the risk of you getting salmonella poisoning later on when you eat the egg."

When it comes to selecting the best eggs, Dr. Bolueso advises looking for the British Lion mark, the red lion logo indicating vaccinated hens. "That shows that the chickens have actually been vaccinated against salmonella so that's something to look out for. Either it's inside the box or it's on the egg itself."

Consistent cool storage is key as per British Lion Eggs, with either the countertop or fridge being suitable if they're kept away from extreme temperatures.

British Lion Eggs confirms that eggs do indeed last longer in the refrigerator but suggests avoiding the door due to fluctuations that can spoil them. They also answer the age-old query on their site, indicating, "To the million dollar question: should you store your eggs in the fridge or keep them in the cupboard? For optimum quality and safety, you want to make sure your eggs are kept at a steady temperature below 20'C, so try to avoid moving them too often between very cold and very warm temperatures such as between a hot car and fridge, or fridge and hot kitchen."

"Best practice is to store eggs in the fridge; that way the temperature is always at a constant and your eggs will be fresher! When you do get around to using them, try to leave the eggs out of the fridge for around 30 minutes to bring them up to room temperature, otherwise cooking times could change depending on how you're using them."

Dr Bolueso offered another pointer, saying: "Another way to keep your eggs [fresh], make sure you keep them in the carton, that way you have no hygiene issues."