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Egg Products Storage Guidelines (text version)
 
Before proceeding to the table, the following items should be noted.
 
* MVP - Moisture and vapor-proof paper.** DO NOT use cracked eggs. Due to exposure to contamination, bacteria and mold can penetrate through the cracked shell and causes spoilage and possible foodborne illness.
 
The text of the table follows.

Egg and Egg Dishes** Fresh in shell, How to Store Refrigerate. Store carton as purchased or small end down in dry, covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 week, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials Do not freeze.
Egg and Egg Dishes** Yolks, separated, How to Store Refrigerate. Cover with film of water if unbroken. Keep in tightly covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 6-12 mos. (Gently mix yolks & mix with 1 T. sugar or 1 t salt each yolk.)
Egg and Egg Dishes** Whites, separated, How to Store Refrigerate. Keep in tightly covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) Several weeks; good for baking., In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 6-12 months
Egg and Egg Dishes** Liquid egg substitutes, How to Store Keep in tightly covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 week, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 1 year
Egg and Egg Dishes** Hard-Cooked in shell, How to Store Refrigerate uncovered., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 7 days, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials Do not freeze.
Egg and Egg Dishes** Hard-Cooked, shelled, How to Store Refrigerate in covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 5 days, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials Do not freeze. The white changes in flavor and becomes tough.
Egg and Egg Dishes** Egg Salads, stuffed, How to Store Refrigerate immediately after preparation, keep in refrigerator until ready to use., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 day, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials Do not freeze.
  

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