How long do eggs last? Smart freshness data from Shelfie
Eggs last longer than most people think — but freshness matters for texture in many recipes. Here is the complete shelf life guide.
Eggs shelf life at a glance
Fridge
3–5 weeks from purchase (best quality within 2 weeks)
Freezer
Up to 12 months — crack and freeze in ice cube trays
Pantry
Room temperature: 1–3 weeks (unwashed, unrefrigerated eggs)
Fresh vs expired eggs
Signs it is still good
Sinks in water and lays flat (very fresh)
Tight yolk and thick whites
No odor when cracked
Signs it has turned
Floats in water
Runny whites and flat yolk
Sulfur smell when cracked
Pro tip
The float test is a reliable freshness indicator. As eggs age, moisture evaporates and the air cell grows — causing them to float.
How to extend your eggs's life
Float test: a fresh egg sinks flat; an old egg tilts up; a bad egg floats
Store with pointy end down to keep the air cell at the top and yolk centered
Use older eggs for baking and hard-boiling — fresher eggs for fried and poached
Rescue recipes for near-expiry eggs
Shelfie surfaces these automatically when your eggs is about to expire.
Frittata or egg bake with leftover vegetables
Shakshuka for multiple near-expiry eggs
Egg fried rice
French toast for the day before expiry
Never guess when your eggs expires again
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