Freshness, Quality & Safety
Nutrition & Health
Economics of Egg Production
How can I tell if the egg is fresh?
A fresh egg has a firm yolk and thick white that surrounds it. A stale egg has a flat yolk and watery white.
To test freshness, place the egg in water—if it sinks, it’s fresh; if it floats, it’s stale. This happens because the air cell inside grows as the egg ages. Scientifically, freshness can also be measured using the ‘Haugh Unit,’ which assesses the egg white (albumin).
To maintain freshness, eggs should be stored in the fridge right after purchase.
What are Day One Eggs and where can I purchase them?
Day One Eggs are laid fresh and shipped the next day, available exclusively for online purchase. Freshness can also be scientifically measured using the ‘Haugh Unit,’ which assesses the quality of the egg white (albumen).
To maintain freshness, eggs should be stored in the fridge right after purchase.
Delivery Schedule:
Pen Malaysia: From Tuesday to Saturday except East Coast: From Sunday to Thursday (Excludes public holidays and the following day)
Guarantee: If eggs arrive broken, get a compensation voucher by sending a picture within 24 hours.
Where should eggs be stored?
Eggs should be stored in a cool and dry place. To maintain its freshness, eggs should be stored in the fridge right after purchase.
Why aren’t eggs kept in a fridge in supermarkets?
To maintain freshness and safety, eggs should be stored below 20°C. Since most supermarkets are kept under this temperature, refrigeration isn’t needed in stores. This also avoids temperature swings, like moving eggs from a fridge to a hot car.
How long can I store the eggs at room temperature? How long can I store them in the fridge?
Eggs stay fresh for up to 14 days at room temperature and 30 days in the fridge. For best freshness, refrigerate eggs right after purchase.
Can eggs be frozen?
Eggs in their shells should not be frozen.
Sometimes, I see a red spot in the egg yolk. What is it? Is it safe?
This is likely a blood spot from a ruptured blood vessel in the hen’s ovary. It can appear in eggs from young or old hens and is safe to eat.
What is the brown spot I sometimes see in the yolk?
This is likely to be a ‘meat spot’, which is caused by tiny pieces of reproductive tissue being caught in the production of an egg. It is rare and the egg is safe to eat.
When I prepare hard-boiled eggs, I sometimes see egg white on the outer shell. Why?
Placing a cold egg in boiling water can crack the shell. Let eggs sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
Why is it sometimes difficult to remove the eggshell of hard-boiled eggs?
If it is difficult to remove the shell of a hard-boiled egg, it means the egg is freshly laid.
How can I avoid a dark / green ring around the yolk of hard-boiled eggs?
Once fully boiled, remove the eggs from the water immediately and immerse them in cold water to cool them as quickly as possible before shelling.
How can I tell if my eggs have spoiled?
Use eggs quickly to limit bacterial growth. Properly stored eggs rarely spoil but may age and change in appearance without losing nutritional value. Always refrigerate eggs right after purchase, use them before the expiry date, and discard any with discolored or damaged shells. To test freshness, place an egg in water. If it sinks, it’s fresh; if it floats, it’s stale.
How are eggs size graded?
Eggs are graded according to the following measurements:
A (65–70 gm); B (60–65 gm); C (55–60 gm); D (50–55 gm)
Can we wash the eggs and then keep them in the fridge?
No, washing eggs removes their protective coat, causing them to lose freshness quickly unless consumed within 1–2 days.
How good and nutritious are eggs?
Eggs are a nutritious, affordable food, packed with high-quality protein for children, pregnant women, bodybuilders, and the elderly. They also provide more than 10 vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, D, E, folate, choline, iodine, and selenium.
How many calories are there in an egg?
There are about 80 calories in a large egg.
Why are some eggshells brown and some white? Is there any nutritional difference?
Eggshell color depends on the hen's breed, with white hens laying white eggs and brown hens laying brown ones. While white eggs were once popular in Malaysia, nearly all eggs now have brown shells due to consumer preference. There's no nutritional difference between the two.
Why are some egg yolks more orange in colour?
The rich orange hue of QL Omega egg yolks comes naturally from our hens diet. Fed with all-natural, carotenoid-rich ingredients like yellow corn, corn gluten, and carrots, our hens lay eggs with vibrant yolks full of natural goodness.
I am diagnosed with high cholesterol levels, is it safe for me to eat eggs on a daily basis?
Eating eggs has little effect on blood cholesterol levels, as most cholesterol is produced by the body and not directly from food. It's safe to eat eggs daily, especially when intake of other cholesterol- and fat-rich foods is limited.
Should I restrict the number of eggs I eat?
Most people don't need to restrict eggs, as they're a good source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. While some worry about cholesterol, recent studies show that excess saturated fat, not dietary cholesterol, is more harmful, and eggs are low in saturated fat.
Where is cholesterol found, in egg yolk or egg white? Is it HDL or LDL cholesterol?
Cholesterol is found in egg yolk. HDL (good cholesterol) transports cholesterol to the liver for removal, while LDL (bad cholesterol) carries it to other body parts. Eggs don’t have "good" or "bad" cholesterol.
Note: Consult your physician for personalized dietary advice.
What are the main ingredients in feed for hens?
Yellow corn, corn gluten, soybean meal, wheat, carotenoid-rich foods such as carrots, and vitamin and mineral supplements. Note: QL Eggs come from hens fed natural ingredients, with added probiotics and enzyme for healthy hens and quality eggs.
Can hens lay eggs without their male?
Hens lay eggs with or without a male. In breeding operations, hens and males are kept together to produce fertilized eggs for hatching. In commercial egg operations, only hens are raised to produce eggs.
When will a hen start to lay eggs?
A hen will start to lay eggs between 16–18 weeks of age. In commercial egg layer operations, we consider 18 weeks of age as the first week of egg laying for hens.
How many eggs can a hen lay a day?
Once a day. Generally, a hen will lay one egg every 24–26 hours.
What are the major breeds of laying hen in Malaysia?
Hisex is the most popular breed with about 50% market share. Other breeds are Lohmann, H&N, ISA, Novogen.