safely.
Fresh does not automatically mean bacteria-free.
Does Yolk Color Tell You How Fresh an Egg Is?
Not reliably.
Yolk color is primarily related to pigmentation and diet, not a simple freshness scale.
If you want to assess egg freshness, look at factors such as the carton date and proper storage, and keep eggs refrigerated as recommended.
When you crack one open, an older egg may have a flatter yolk and a thinner white, but appearance can vary.
And if an egg smells distinctly rotten when cracked?
That’s your answer.
