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Tems11 [23]
2 years ago
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What is the effect of washing hen's eggs?

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Licemer1 [7]2 years ago
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Bacteria has a hard time getting inside a dry egg. Washing eggs removes the bloom and allows bacteria into the egg. Washing eggs in cool water pulls bacteria in even faster
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