Why Store Eggs Pointy End Down?

At Eggspress Yourself, we love sharing simple tips that help you get the most from every fresh egg. One of the easiest habits you can adopt is storing your eggs pointy end down.

It may seem like a small detail, but placing eggs with the pointed end facing down helps keep the air cell at the wider end of the egg. This helps keep the yolk centered and supports the egg's natural structure while it's being stored. Although it's only one part of proper egg storage, it's a practice used by commercial egg producers and many experienced backyard chicken keepers.

Our Tip

🥚 Place eggs in your carton with the pointed end down and the wide end up.

For even better results:

• Keep eggs in their carton to help protect them from bumps and refrigerator odors.
• Store them in the refrigerator as soon as possible after collection or after washing, if you choose to wash them.
• Label your carton with the collection date so you always know which eggs to use first.
• Enjoy the freshest eggs by rotating older eggs to the front.

At Eggspress Yourself, we're passionate about helping flock keepers care for their eggs just as much as we enjoy creating fun, unique egg cartons to put them in. Follow our Daily Egg Tips for more practical advice to help keep your fresh eggs at their best.