Germs Never wash raw eggs with water

Cleaning attacks the natural protective layer of the ice
Those who value cleanliness in the kitchen usually expect to be well protected from bacteria and disease. But it can also happen exactly the opposite. For who, for example, Washing the shell with raw eggs removes the natural protective layer and risks germs getting inside, according to the Consumer Advice Center Bavaria.

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Store eggs at a maximum of 7 degrees in the refrigerator
To protect themselves from diseases caused by germs, many consumers in the kitchen pay particular attention to hygiene. For fear of contamination or poisoning by salmonella, some also clean raw eggs. As a result, according to the Bavarian Consumer Center, however, the bacterial load may even increase in the end. The washing of the eggs after shopping is not recommended, because "the natural protective layer of the ice is damaged" and "through fine cracks easier germs can get inside and multiply there," reports the consumer center Bavaria.

The important thing to protect against a Salmonella infection instead, above all, the correct storage at a maximum of seven degrees Celsius in the refrigerator, according to the message from the Consumer Center, citing the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). Higher temperatures would favor the proliferation of Salmonella. In case of heavy soiling or damage to the shell, the egg should also be disposed of as a precaution, advise the experts.

Thoroughly wash and dry hands after processing
In addition, according to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, it is advisable to clean kitchen utensils and work surfaces that have come into contact with raw eggs immediately with hot water and detergent. In addition, of course, the hands should be carefully washed and dried after processing. "Eggshells or raw egg should not come into contact with other food", so the hint of the consumer center. Immune-compromised persons such as infants, the sick and the elderly also advise the BfR to consume eggs only when egg whites and egg yolks are well heated and firm. "Individuals whose immune system is impaired by foodborne infections or who are not yet fully trained should consume eggs only after complete heating," warns the Bavarian Consumer Center. For foods that are consumed without further heating, such as desserts, baked goods with non-heated fillings and dressings or mayonnaise, to refrain from using recipes with Rohei. (No)