Storing eggs in the fridge door can make them go rotten faster, warns expert

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, eggs which are stored in a rack on the fridge door will go off quicker, a food storage expert has warned. Vlatka Lake from Space Station, claims that keeping eggs in a built-in egg rack means they are frequently exposed to sudden changes temperature when the fridge door is opened and closed. The British Egg Information Service also advises keeping the box of eggs away from other strong smelling foods, as egg shells are porous. Meanwhile, the optimum temperature at which to maintain freshness and quality is 20°C and future scramblers and poachers alike should take their eggs out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking them to ensure that the shells don’t crack due to sudden temperature changes.