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How long can refrigerated eggs maintain good quality and flavour?

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If you keep fresh eggs refrigerated, they will maintain good quality and flavour for approximately four weeks.1

It is important to note that while most eggs sold in modern supermarkets are already about four to five days old by the time they are purchased, proper refrigeration remains the most effective way to minimize quality loss and ensure food safety.12