Instead, you can get a more accurate answer using the egg float test. What is the egg float test, you might ask? It's like a mini science experiment in your kitchen. All you need is a glass of water!

The USDA says an egg that floats in water is of poor quality but may be safe to eat. The agency advises cracking the egg into a bowl and checking it for an off-odor or unusual appearance before ...

One trick I remember her using the most was the floating egg freshness test: She would fill a glass with water, add an egg, and watch to see what happened. Turns out, she was onto something.

You may have heard of the egg float test to determine the freshness of raw eggs without cracking them open: Fill a glass or a deep bowl with cold water and, using a spoon, lower one egg into the bowl.