How long is the shelf life of transformed eggs?

The processing technology of preserved eggs is very special, and regular consumption can also play a good role in curing diseases and replenishing the body. If vinegar is added for consumption, it can also treat hypertension and have a good effect of clearing heat and reducing inflammation. However, many people believe that the shelf life of preserved eggs is very long and will not deteriorate. So how long is the shelf life of preserved eggs?

First, how long is the shelf life of preserved eggs? Generally speaking, preserved eggs can be stored for 3-5 months. If the preserved eggs have been opened, they must be eaten within 1-2 hours. Do not expose them to the air for a long time or put them in the refrigerator for the next meal, otherwise they are prone to infection with Salmonella.

Because the suitable temperature for the growth of Salmonella is 20℃~37℃, it will float in the air with dust and multiply rapidly when it encounters a suitable carrier. Preserved eggs are just such a carrier. They can provide a large amount of nutrition for Salmonella, causing the bacteria to multiply rapidly. Eating such contaminated eggs can cause poisoning. It is worth noting that even if the preserved eggs infected with this bacteria are placed in the refrigerator, the low temperature cannot prevent the bacteria from multiplying in large numbers, but only makes them less active.

Salmonella will die after being stored at 70℃~80℃ for 5 minutes. Therefore, after peeling the preserved egg, steam it at high temperature for about 5 minutes, or put it in the microwave for a while, and let it cool before eating. It will not affect the taste at all and is relatively safe.

Second, if you have preserved eggs at home that you cannot finish or need to store for a while, you can seal them in a plastic bag and store them in a cool and ventilated place. They can generally be stored for about 3 months without changing their flavor.

What is the shelf life of preserved eggs? It can be stored for up to three to five months. Some families store preserved eggs in the refrigerator or even freeze them, thinking that they can be stored for a long time without deteriorating. In fact, it is just the opposite. Preserved eggs are soaked in alkaline substances and become colloidal. They contain about 70% water. After being frozen, the water will gradually freeze. If you take out the preserved eggs and eat them at this time, the ice will gradually melt and the colloid will become a honeycomb, changing the original mellow and fragrant flavor of the preserved eggs and reducing their edible value. Moreover, low temperature will make the color of the preserved eggs turn yellow and the taste become hard, which is very different from normal preserved eggs. Therefore, preserved eggs are not suitable for storage in the refrigerator.