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Is "water glassing" (storing unwashed eggs in a liquid) a recommended way to keep eggs?

No. Penn State Extension says water glassing is not recommended.

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  1. Yes, it keeps eggs safe for a year
  2. Only if the jar is in the pantry
  3. No, it is not recommended ✔

Why: Liquid and germs can pass through the shell into the egg. A pantry or basement also cannot stay cold enough, so Salmonella can grow.

Huh, didn't know that: Research in the 1940s found water glassing also changes the smell and taste of eggs.

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References

Answer: No, it is not recommended. Liquid and germs can pass through the shell into the egg. A pantry or basement also cannot stay cold enough, so Salmonella can grow.

  1. How to Safely Handle and Store Eggs from Your Home Flock, Penn State Extension extension.psu.edu/how-to-safely-handle-and-store-eggs-from-your-home-flock
    Water glassing is not recommended.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. How to Safely Handle and Store Eggs from Your Home Flock, Penn State Extension extension.psu.edu/how-to-safely-handle-and-store-eggs-from-your-home-flock
    water glassing is ineffective at preserving albumen quality at room temperature
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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