What About Waterglassing Eggs?

[@teresabrockett7525]

We grew up on waterglassed eggs (I'm 58), but my mom was EXCEEDINGLY careful to check our eggs as she collected them from the hens. We usually just used them in the winter when laying was low. She kept a stone crock with a lid in the bottom of the pantry, which stayed very cool. She would be sure to keep track of when they went in and would use them up or toss them by a certain date before starting over fresh. Her dad was a chicken farmer who raised thousands, so she was an excellent candler. Anyway, my personal belief is that like most things that have worked with relative safety over the years, there's a lot of common sense that goes into the ultimate end results. Stay safe everyone in your final decisions and practices.

[@sammieslaw6761]

absolutely, well said

[@thelandofmint]

I personally trust a tradition that has been practiced for hundreds of years but not the so-called science

[@robertmacfarlane8176]

@@thelandofmint like the Romans and lead pipes?

[@vinlago]

​@@robertmacfarlane8176the top scientific and engineering minds of the day built the lead filled systems. Those who continued to fetch water the old fashioned way weren't exposed to lead except for what naturally occurred.

[@AxlLeigh]

If there are ANY cracks I give them to our dog as a treat ❤ he loves them

[@sylviabeam8483]

my dear friend, my bright rose, I was one of your subscribers who wrote in asking for your help regarding water glassing eggs. I knew I came to the right person once again. thank you so much for taking the time and researching water glassing. I never thought to seek other avenues for information. I'm glad I waited for your help. I love your channel and completely trust you. I always say if Rose says it you know it's right. God bless you and your husband you both are such an inspiration of what is missing in so many marriages. I pray your driveway dries up soon for you and thank God He protected your home. stay safe my dearest Rose

[@cjduncan9779]

Amen! When I want to know the right way to do something or need a refresher on canning something I haven't done in awhile, you are the first place I look. Thank you for adding common sense to the practice of food preservation, where there are so many ready to pour our all their hard work bcs it got hot in garage, dates a yr old, grandma canned it and they don't trust her method ( she raised a family with her canned goods and never poisoned anyone lol), and so many other crazy notions with no common sense or rhyme or reason. You are a breathe of fresh air!

[@sylviabeam8483]

@@cjduncan9779 Amen, she's our rose in a dark world

[@joyannkjb4l250]

Aww Syliva, you are so sweet too!! And very WELL SAID. Those are my feelings as well as 171 other people's so far!😉

[@sylviabeam8483]

@@joyannkjb4l250 thank you for your kind words. you made my day. I pray you stay safe and well my dearest sister

[@ragenbostrom8075]

I water glass eggs. They last a year or longer. I use them for baking, scrambling, etc. If they are old, I feed them scrambled to chickens and dogs or bury them in the garden for healthy vegetables. All are usable.

[@christenascott5280]

I grew up and my mother glass eggs. All 12 of us grew up to be adults and we ate glass things all winter. I don’t understand these government agencies perhaps they say it’s bad because then you will buy eggs in the winter. It wasn’t until I went to school and into junior high That I realize that city people they don’t glass eggs they buy them at the store. I see nothing wrong with it as long as you keep the lime or the pickling lime ratio as it should be I don’t see anything wrong with it. I will continue to glass mine . I like your channel I like the fact that you are a teacher and that I am a teacher as well. I have tried freezing eggs in muffin tins. To me they taste off not bad just off. They work wonderful in baking but they’re not in my opinion good for eating like a scrambled egg and it won’t work as a whole egg. Thank you very much, everyone must make their own decision and I make mine based on generations family glassing eggs and the fact that I have never gotten sick from it. Again growing up we had free range chickens pretty much, one of my chores as a child was to work with my two brothers to round up all the chickens and get them in the coop for the night! Thank you again

[@truthmatters8241]

Thanks for sharing your personaI experience and knowIedge.

[@E.K.2424]

If you try to get them in to early, you have to round: leave them alone, surely the coop will be found.

[@miraleatardiff8543]

@@E.K.2424 And then I have the one or two hens that do not come in at twilight and have to be hunted down before the predators get them.

[@blazingarrows6117]

It's for control of the food supply.

[@indigogypsy4265]

It's awesome to hear the science! Please remember the FDA also says having 500,000 wing to wing chickens in a poorly lit warehouse is considered safe as well. I no longer take what they they regard as safe and not safe for food after seeing what they are doing to Amos Miller in Pennsylvania.

[@Pamiamm]

What they are doing to him is awful!! I talked to him. We should all be supporting him!

[@goudagirl6095]

I agree. The Governmental "alphabet" agencies have shown their hand over the past 3 years, so I take _everything_ from the govt. with a very large grain of salt.

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Yup.. the "people" who pay the scientists, pay for the resupts they want. If it doesn't turn out like they want. They change the info, the scientist , etc.

[@deborahvance7405]

People have been doing it for hundreds of years. I would tend to trust ole granny, and her mother, who have been doing it their whole lives, than any Alphabet Agency who approves chemically modified food as healthy. Sickness in our world today is proving this as fact. But I appreciate your research.

[@missysunshine2660]

I had no idea about Amos Miller! That is terrible!

[@GloriaGlory-g2r]

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST VIDEO I FOUND SO FAR IN REGARDS TO WATERGLASSING

[@DaisyFins]

One option with regard to the alkaline solution seeping into the eggs, is to simply use a ph test strip dipped into the scrambled, water glassed eggs to see if this is indeed possible. As for spoiled eggs, as simple sniff of the egg is all one needs. Cooking would destroy salmonella.

[@wisernow624]

Completely logical 👍 thank You

[@sarahr.1076]

Very interesting point. I also wonder if vaccinating the chickens against salmonella as it's done in Europe would make water glassing significantly safer.

[@bikechickluvs2groove]

As a scientist, it’s so refreshing to hear you stressing about proper research, confirmation bias etc etc. Thanks so much for taking the time to create this video on water glassing

[@randomcole619]

As a scientist, you probably lay know that science is bought and paid for, and that companies go to ‘scientists’ and pay them to come to the conclusion they want. These regular people do more science than the people paid to🤷🏻‍♀️

[@anitacrumbly]

@@randomcole619 people like you infuriate me. There is nothing more important to a scientist than integrity, why because if they do what you claim they get ousted of the scientific community, they will never be taken seriously again and won't be able to publish in a peer reviewed reputable journal again. I have no doubt that companies would love for results to come out in their own favor however no actual scientist would do this. Scientific research is done via Grants, if you don't know how grants work they are written saying here is money for you to do research on this topic sometimes with a hypothesis sometimes not, no where in this grant (which is a contract) does it state that certain results must be found. Do you know the last notable time someone actually took up an offer like this it was the researcher who "found" that vaccines caused autism, after he published that paper his research was done by other scientists and they did not come to the same conclusions. He then published a correction but it was too late his harm was done but also he made loads of money and he would be broke now had it not been for those anti-vaxx people who don't understand that he pulled a fast one on them. However since then he has been ousted by the scientific community because 1. scientific research must be repeatable 2. he proved to be liar and that is not tolerated. Most people go through 10 years of schooling because they truly want to participate in the search for more knowledge in their field of focus and when going in everyone knows that the pay will not be great but they do it anyway so to be ousted from that community and have your career ruined is not taken lightly. So until you put your whole life into the pursuit of knowledge please be quiet about scientists because you obviously know very little about the people, the community and what it's like to have passion for knowledge.

[@dillodefense]

@Random Cole Not quite true. I used to work in the lab of a USDA regulated food company.

[@eilidpatt1011]

@@randomcole619sadly, corruption can pop up anywhere.

[@annep.1905]

When something is practiced safely by the majority of a population for hundreds of years, that's not confirmation bias. Waterglassing is safe and effective if done properly, and the USDA, while it started out with good intentions, has now become junk science.

[@TruthAndLight4995]

John Townsend did a test of water glassed eggs vs oiled eggs. Both methods were used on homesteads prior to refrigeration. The water glassed eggs were good longer than the oiled eggs. Many breeds of chickens stop laying during winter or when they molt, so it is good to have some eggs “put up”. I’ve noticed the shell thins the longer it sits in the lime water. You can’t hard boil water glassed eggs. Personally, I only put up enough for a few months to have until my girls start laying again.

[@danlopresto1123]

That's how I do. I saw that video too

[@Actionswoman]

I appreciate how much you study these things. I have no deep trust for anything the FDA or NIH have to say about what is safe. But I understand you are coming from a background of science.

[@nvrgvup9813]

After these last couple years I don’t trust any gvmt agency including the FDA & NIH

[@danbev8542]

@@nvrgvup9813 The US gov’t isn’t perfect by a long shot, but do you fly in airplanes? The FAA keep millions of people safe through air traffic safety. Have you ever traveled in a boat or ship? The government surveys and provides nautical information to anyone who needs it, including an entire service for search and rescue. How about weather? There was a joke circulating about W. Bush who wanted to get rid of the Weather Service because he could get a weather report on tv! FYI…Nautical, Aeronautical, land based professionals and your tv shows all rely heavily on our US Weather Service. How about roads? Car safety such as seat belts and air bags? Meat you buy in the store is inspected by your government. Diseases like smallpox, tetanus, polio, measles, and many others have been virtually eradicated by OUR government. Yup, the gov is huge and flawed, but it does a lot right too. Our job as citizens is to vote in people who will work hard to monitor and fix problems as they arise, instead of destroying it all.

[@snowpony001]

Sort of reminds me of the Galileo affair.

[@rani4318]

Leann, I have to agree with you regarding those offices plus a few more I will refrain from mentioning.

[@sharonhubbell3056]

Agree. Plus the usda, fda allow chemicals in our food that most countries have banned. So it certainly begs the question as to who is behind any recommendations from these accronym agencies.

[@karswan]

The term "Waterglass" means "Lime water filling the pores and encasing in a shell of glass". I've been doing this for months now and eaten the first ones. Just like fresh eggs.

[@PJSM45]

That comment contained no useful new information. Just an anecdote.

[@CoffeeTeaAndPotpourri]

@@PJSM45 Ha. Just out of scientific curiosity ... What "new" or "useful "information has your critique/opinion gifted to it's readers? Pray tell.

[@mimiandmonet]

As a scientist, one thing I have learned over the years is that just because we don't understand the science behind something does not mean it doesn't work. And I have virtually no regard for the opinions of the gov. That ship sailed long ago.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

As a scientist, I counter that just because something works doesn't mean it is safe! And I respect the quality of research done by the USDA over the years--I have read some of their original reports. It is fine work.

[@truthmatters8241]

Mimi, I'm with you on this one.

[@Mama_298]

I just used eggs I waterglassed a year ago. They were great. A little runny but my cupcakes were great and scrambled tasted like fresh eggs. The nose is the best test.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, the nose is a great detector for spoilage. Jim

[@BJHinman]

That was one of the best presentations on food preservation and the science behind it. Truly “eggcellent.”

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Thanks for the detailed research! A couple of times you said lye instead of lime. Calcium hydroxide is not lye.

[@serdlc64]

And she also said one T of lime and it is ONE OUNCE per ONE quart. You have to weigh it

[@MJ-fv7lh]

I water glassed eggs for friends for 7 months and they turned out fabulous

[@sandiedevine]

Crunchy pickle recipes call for lime to make them crunchy. Eating small amounts of lime doesn't seem to harm pickle eaters.

[@kylacartwright8082]

Just taste tested mine that I made 3 years ago.. THEY ARE STILL FRESH AND EXCELLENT!!

[@fragout45mightyjungle63]

Wow, never heard of them lasting that long

[@sylviabeam8483]

thanks for letting us know. it's wonderful to know our eggs could last so long

[@mjraiburn]

Water glassed or frozen?

[@sandybasslady1415]

Have not tested my yet...will at 6month mark.

[@snowpony001]

Thank you. Have wondered if it affected the taste. You are referring to water glassing, correct?

[@karenok464]

Just scrambled dehydrated and powdered eggs I had water-glassed almost a year ago. Turned out great!

[@crispycritter2823]

Thank you! I have been looking for the answer to this question all morning!

[@jackleencarmack251]

I froze some in mini bags and the yolk firmed up. However I just want them for baking and have no problem using them.

[@donnastafford9799]

I’ve water-glassed eggs and they kept for 18 months, whites got a little thin and yoke flattened. I had two with hairline, cracks the white hardened and pushed out the crack, had the consistency of a boiled egg. They didn’t have any taste change from the lime just tasted like egg. Now I have a FDer and no longer need to water glass. Thanks for looking into it for us.

[@trajan6927]

Give cracked or older eggs to your dog. Cook eggs all the through, or scramble, or hard boil, and you will be safe, chances are.

[@colleen7092]

Water glassing works! With prices going up it’s a great way to save eggs for winter. I only plan to keep through the winter. This is to keep hens healthy not with artificial light and heat in the winter months.

[@NewYorkJennifer]

My mother was born in 1927 and she said they did this when she was young. Her main comment that I remember was that the shells would soften over time. She said the eggs were alright, but not wonderful, but it's what they had when the hens weren't laying so they mainly used them for baking. I tried this several years ago and found that, yes, they were just OK. At the end of a year the whites were very watery, and I ended up using only the yolks in pudding. If that was the only eggs I had, though, I'd certainly have used the whole egg.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

NewYork: Thanks for recounting the conversation with you mother as well as your onw experiences. Jim

[@Jeo_Momma]

I'm glad that you're retiring. I think you and Jim are going to have a blast! More videos! More books! More info! 😀 Btw, after watching your video on dehydrating eggs, I've put away dozens!

[@homesteadrevivals]

I think a lot of homesteaders are conflating water glass (sodium silicate) with lime. The process is pretty much the same, so it's easy to see how, over time, people would begin to refer to preserving eggs with lime as "water glassing." During the Depression, the USDA published instructions on how to preserve eggs using both of those processes (based on assumptions of the time, as you pointed out, that the egg was sterile).

[@dhansonranch]

Interesting. I had not considered that. But I would venture to say that because of the availability of lime, the similarities in the two processes and being that they are both covered under the same 1935 article from the Bureau of Economics, the name water glassing was applied to both processes and it stuck with lime as sodium silicate became less available. Both give similar results so no harm no foul I would think.

[@coradavenport9142]

Wow ok I'm impressed. You guys are something else!

[@KOOP1978]

well done ! I've chosen to follow you as my mentor of my beginning of canning etc.

[@recycledmessages]

My family thanks you for getting to the bottom of this idea. We have been on the fence about this preparing topic. You are so appreciated!

[@nataliebutler]

I woild say that's the bottom of it, more there isn't enough information to throughly explain it but it seems to work well.

[@pattijesinoski1958]

For years, when testing eggs in large glass of water for freshness, i have always thrown out the floating egg, as my research taught me 4 decades ago. Learned something here. Thanks.

[@BlackKettleRanch]

I truly appreciate everything I've learned from you, Rose Red. I don't prescribe to everything science determines for various reasons. Information is a good thing whether it's good information or bad information. There's always an opportunity to learn from either. I personally feel that our ancestors and the bold, bright, innovative individuals who forged this country did a lot of the experimentation themselves and paid the price to get it right. The ancient ayurvedic and eastern practitioners knew a lot more than todays scientists about healing the body, and they didn't have any corporations or special interests paying them for results. I trust the homesteaders on this one and will use common sense along the way.

[@kellyname5733]

Spot on first amendment! Yes Ayurveda/Traditional Chinese Medicine is 6000 to 7000 years old (maybe older) and even today the practitioners heal the same as they did thousands of years ago. Sadly along the way "modern science" overpowered the thousand of years of practice... 2 of the oldest modalities to cure disease in the body. I myself have been doing Ayurveda for about 12 years and am happy to report that my animals and myself have recovered from horrible health afflictions with ancient medicine. I also use Homeopathy which is pretty old too, mid 1700's. Modern science/medicine has it place but I will also look at those who healed and preserved food before me. The old ways are applicable even today for sure.

[@BlackKettleRanch]

@@kellyname5733 You got it, Sister. I've healed myself from devastating illness using Ayurveda where mainstream medicine A. Didn't have a clue, B. Told me to drink Coca Cola for the electrolytes, C. Tried to put me on prescription drugs to mask symptoms, D. Tried to put me on anti-depressants when my blood work came back "normal". I used to have IBS to the point where I got so weak that I couldn't function. I used to pick up every virus that would come along and would get bronchitis that would hang on for 3 months. I was having high sensitivity reactions to endocrine disruptors. That got very dangerous. I was told to get off of gluten and casein...BS. I learned about holistic medicine and Ayurveda and start doing bi-annual two-week cleanses that has more food in the cleanse than you can even eat. I slowly changed lifestyle habits around. The IBS is GONE. No more stomach attacks, and I haven't been sick in years. My digestive fire is reset and strong. I eat gluten and casein. I eat about 85% very healthy (all organic) and about 15% of what I shouldn't be eating. I eat a diverse amount of pre and probiotics, and in my opinion, eating organic is essential. Those herbicides and pesticides destroy the biognome. I'm eatin' those organic greens and loving it! Best to you!

[@plantlady328]

YES!!! Thank You! We know that farm fresh eggs have very little chance of salmonella.

[@debkincaid2891]

Although I am a big believer in empirical evidence, I appreciate the science of the matter that you present as well. You are an absolute treasure & hope you never stop producing these friendly, easy to comprehend, well researched YT videos. I appreciate you immensely! Thank you for doing what you do ~

[@suewiley1422]

I agree that if you want to keep your eggs this way, then do so.😊 I absolutely appreciate the science lesson, as usual.

[@JaneDoe-gn1jr]

The 'vent' on the chicken turns inside out when laying an egg, so the egg will not come into contact with fecal matter. That being said, it 'can' get fecal matter on it when the chicken is moving around or sits on the egg.

[@CinemaSasquatch]

Science was not one of my favorite subjects in my youth. However, I am simply glued to your videos. I love the science behind your research. PS: the 20th was our 46th, and she is such a great woman.

[@leahpowell5168]

Great video as always! I have been waterglassing our chicken eggs for a couple of years now. I agree that there is little scientific info out there. I researched as best I could and eventually decided to give it a go. It has worked for us. The older eggs do get very thinned out and aren't great for Sunnyside up, so we generally do scrambled or use in baking. I figure if cooked thoroughly it is safer too. Have had a few get cracked and tossed them. But in general has been good. It is definitely a personal decision. I just trust my nose to let me know if most things are bad. Thanks for the great info!

[@forliberty1805]

There is little scientific evidence because science is paid and bought for to promote agendas that are not necessarily for our benefit. How about we look at the history of how people have been perserving eggs this way for the past century and use God given common sense?

[@ceecee9155]

I started water glassing my excess fresh eggs in November of last year. I buy the pickling lime by Mrs. Wage's. Simple to do. My friend water glassed her eggs and told me she had no issues when time came to use them. The ratio is 1 ounce of pickling lime (weighed) to 1 quart of filtered or distilled water.

[@dhansonranch]

Good information and scientific analysis. I would add that prior to water glassing with lime (not lye) it is important to candle the freshly laid eggs to ensure there are no imperfections in the eggs - hair line cracks, etc. which if added to the container would rot and spoil the entire batch. Also, do not use refrigerated eggs. Although I found the research into salmonella being found inside the egg interesting, I would also hypothesize that if this were true the salmonella would be developmentally suspended or markedly reduced because it can not get the air to develop further (a vacuum of sorts, if you will). But even if I am wrong, it would certainly cause the egg to be recognizably spoiled and if it was not spoiled it would be killed once the egg is cooked. I would also hypothesize that being that hydrated lime has a ph of 12.4 it is too caustic for salmonella to survive if present on the outside. However, all that being said as food for thought only (not debating) I can't disagree that knowing the science is good, but I also feel there is something to be said for over 100 years of successfully preserving eggs. Just my unscientific two cents worth. Thanks again. Hope not too much damage from the flood!

[@sylviabeam8483]

another smart lady. could I please get some advice from you? I've just started water glassing my hens eggs but prior to this I would place my UNWASHED eggs in the refrigerator. my question, can I also place my refrigerated, UNCLEANED fresh eggs in the water glassing with my freshly laid eggs? thank you for all the advice and help you can offer me. God bless you and stay safe

[@ann-or6ev]

@@sylviabeam8483 eggs need to be FRESHLY laid, naturally clean NOT WASHED, and not refrgerated

[@dhansonranch]

@@sylviabeam8483 As others have said, they should be freshly laid but within 24 - 48 hours would be fine. If you make up the solution and just have it sitting on the counter or storage location, you can just add eggs to the container after you candle them. Just be sure to always make sure the eggs are covered in solution. Store in a coolish type location if possible for maximum storage time. I would not recommend using refrigerated eggs because the shock going from refrigerator to room temperature water may cause the egg to crack thereby letting solution to easily enter the egg and thus cause spoilage. Also, Warming of the egg prior to putting in solution will cause the egg to sweat which could result in an increased risk to breach of the bloom.

[@sylviabeam8483]

@@dhansonranch oh my gosh you have brought out alot of valuable information.how can I thank you. I didn't mix my refrigerated eggs with my freshly laid eggs and boy am I glad. after reading your advice I believe had I would have ruined my entire egg stock! thank you so much for helping me and taking the time to respond . your wisdom is so valuable to so many of us beginners. I pray your safe and keeping well.

[@sylviabeam8483]

@@ann-or6ev thank you very much for helping me with this concern. stay safe

[@madmecyr]

I LOVE the science aspect you bring to all these methods! Thank you for your time in researching all this for us!

[@terriyoungblood4565]

Wish I could freeze them but no room in an apt size freezer. So water glassed 8 dz last March. Good info ty

[@robingirven4570]

I’ll continue to FD our extra eggs. Water glassing is intriguing but I don’t have hundreds of eggs to preserve and if I did, I’d forego the over easy and just eat scrambled eggs and use for baking, which I do now. Thank you for doing the work.

[@gwensteed4323]

I'm so grateful for your expertise and willingness to research the science. I am a Provident Living Specialist in our ward. People often ask questions and want proof. For me, I'm just not willing to go beyond the science and safe practices. I have a medically fragile spouse, and I'm just not willing to take those risks. His body just can't fight off things they same way as a healthy person can. Just something to consider when we're preparing for the future.

[@MonkeyToDaddy]

This is a question I asked you about 4 - 6 months ago so I am in such a place of happiness that you was able to address this. I'm so sorry that you and Mr. Jim have been so swamped and am delighted that you and your preps are ok from the flooding! 🙏 Thank you for this information from a very scientific point-of-view. I really appreciate it. I have water glassed eggs over the past 5 months or so with great success but now I freeze dry them. I feel it's a much safer option and will make my eggs last much longer without refrigeration. THANK YOU Miss Pam for all of your time & hard work. Hopefully you and Mr. Jim can get a nap squeezed in there somewhere 😴 Much love to you both 💞

[@lisagarrett2920]

We have a good size clutch of hens and eat almost only their eggs. So, my logic tells me is we consume Salmonella in small quantities all the time. I have nkt tried water glassing but have seriously considered it. We would only need about 2-3 months of shelf stable eggs when the hens decrease production. Thinking I will at least try water glassing a gallon of them and see the outcome.

[@dvartistdvartist1094]

Thank you for this. I have been freezing eggs and it is wonderful. I looked at water glassing and I agree no real info on the science. I so appreciate your trying to find the real info on this.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! Jim

[@sueeus4869]

So so relieved you did the research and this video! I have many newbie homesteaders & urban chicken homes. Many have mentioned doing this method but I couldn’t give a straight answer why it isn’t desirable (like you said, USDA has not given us the why nots). But I’ll post the link to your video. It’s a scary gamble, water-glassing eggs. I watched your video on dehydrating eggs & followed it to a T. They came out beautifully! You & Jim mean the world to me because I rely on facts not hype. Plus you have a genuine heart for your channel & followers. Truly a servants heart! Blessings~ 🌹❤️

[@sylviabeam8483]

amen

[@kellyname5733]

When "anyone" makes a statement "Its not safe" they had better validate that statement fully. Just because the USDA states "it is not safe" and does not substantiate those claims well...Im not going to go with "because I said so". Half of more to the scientific research is not available. Therefore I question the statement "its not safe". If the USDA cant give the whole story then it is invalid until ALL the studies and information is presented/available. Its everyone choice to water glass or not. 100+ successful years of water glassing is pretty go evidence I would say.

[@Katza101]

@Kelly name so basically we cannot go with "it is safe because I said so" either.

[@shibui99]

Sure wish you were my teacher during all my educational years...I would be soooo far ahead of things because you explain, in specific detail, the pros & cons of many issues...for that, I THANK YOU!!!

[@danniemcdonald4903]

Thank you, Pam and Jim for another educational explanation of a process often discussed on some you tube channels. I appreciate the time and thought that you put into your subjects discussed and the fact that you leave the final decision to your readers to make for themselves. Cooking the eggs thoroughly (to 160 degrees) will kill salmonella. No runny eggs for this girl! I buy my eggs from the store, so no water glassing here. I'm glad that your son and neighbor were there to help with the flooding! Please don't worry if life gets in the way of making your videos! We will be here after you have time to breathe ❤

[@freydablack9027]

Excellent, well-researched presentation. A suggestion for further research on whether salmonella might grow in waterglassed eggs would be as follows. Waterglass some eggs. After a set time, perhaps 6 months or more, remove an egg. Break it open and test the pH of the white. It may be that the lime solution has raised the pH of the egg beyond which salmonella can live or grow. Thank you for great informational videos.

[@SwiftestTailor]

I appreciate the scientific explanations in your videos. :)

[@carmellayates2503]

Thank you , this was so enlightening . I'm pretty sure I'll be freezing some after hurricane season . And like you said there's too many people out there giving advice that can make us sick . I'm so glad I found you on Facebook.

[@joelg598]

I really love how you encourage critical thinking and do it with a scientifically skeptical mind

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I like the idea of constructive thinking. Jim

[@cherylmarshall3463]

Thank you so much for explaining the science behind all that you do. I really appreciate understanding the “why.” I won’t be waterglassing any eggs!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome and thanks for watching our videos. Jim

[@aaronaakre9470]

Girl that’s why I love your channel you are a science person!!

[@pamsloan84]

Two thoughts on Salmonella. First it prefers a neutral ph and warm temps. Keeping eggs in a high ph (alkaline) solution should help prevent further growth and contamination along with storing in a cool place. Second, Salmonella doesn't live forever. Even though there are several strains the worst at most lives in food a few months. Storing for a long period of time would actually make the eggs safer to eat provided there is no additional contamination. That's my theory. There has to be a reason why to works so well.

[@nancypeplau9747]

I will certainly never look at eggs the same way I have been doing my whole life! Excellent information Pam. Thank you

[@lynxoffinland]

Thankyou for giving us some proper education and alot of facts to concider while makign our own decisions. Good thing about eggs is that it is fairly easy to tell when they have gone bad. Considering that there aren't so many ways to preserve eggs long term, waterglassing seems like worth a try to me.

[@cindypendleton7901]

Thank you for your research. It's always so comforting and informative. My daughter has water glassed farm fresh, non washed but clean ( no poop, straw or debris) eggs for a while with great success. As you said, when an egg goes bad, you know it. It doesn't happen often in her experience. Thank you again. I'm sending your video to her.

[@darleneneeley4027]

Thank you for all your research!

[@sandynull7576]

Thank you for your thoughts. Water glassing eggs has always felt very iffy to me. I just can't make myself do it. I don't even like the idea of keeping my eggs on the counter but I know people who do. Flooding is so hard to deal with. I'm sorry y'all had that problem. I hope all is well there now. Blessings to y'all.

[@shelleylee8774]

Thanks so much, Pam, for always giving answers from the scientific perspective. We are blessed to have a freeze dryer and that has become our go-to method for preserving fresh eggs we have bought from a local farmer. We now have our own little flock of hens (5 Black Jersey Giant girls...they are so pretty!) that have just started laying. We are looking forward to having their eggs for years to come. Thanks again!

[@KirkFigley]

Great information RoseRed

[@kimberlytrevino2210]

Good explaining Rose!! All very important points that you made. And good education that people need to understand. Other thoughts: 1. As you mentioned pore contraction will be affected by temperature of egg and the liquid on its exterior. I have read that the pore can indeed cause the egg to draw in external liquid on shell. One can study Federal Requirements for washing of commercial eggs and industry articles on washing for better understanding. Uncooked eggs should not sit submerged in liquid for a length of time because of this. 2. How to ensure sterility of lime mixture before putting in eggs? 3. Would like to ask a chemist: What (if any) is the reaction between the calcium carbonate egg shell and the sodium hydroxide lime? Does it create a bond slowing/stopping the exchange of gas and moisture/liquid? We have other options today that we know are safe. I never read anything that made me comfortable enough to try waterglassing. Sodium silicate (if memory is correct) was another waterglassing product. Same chemistry question that I never found answer to: what chemically is happening here that is supposed to make it work?

[@maxinestarcher4050]

Thanks again for an informative video. My only thought would be if , indeed, a chicken had deposited salmonella inside a commercial egg it could sit there for 8 or so weeks , maybe growing before the egg is sold to the consumer. That doesn’t seem terribly safe either

[@cavegirl3712]

I’m so impressed by this lady every time I watch her.ty for teaching us.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome!! Jim

[@RVFreeDa]

I just love your way of helping us learn! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@curlyfeathers3041]

Hi Pam, This video has been an eye opener for us. When you put an egg from the refrigerator to see if it's still fresh enough to use please remember the higher that egg floats the older it is. My guess is the eggs you purchased at the store for this video are a lot older than eight weeks OR they weren't keep in the fridge all the time. I have had eggs that are several months old and still only float about half way up the glass. When our come out of the water as this store bought egg did we don't eat they as fried or scrambled eggs anymore and unless there was a real need to use that egg it would probably get boiled and chopped up to use for feed. Our chicks just started laying about a month ago and it's wonderful to have really fresh country eggs again as Im sure you guys do too. Your show has been such a blessing and inspiring for me. How in the world you two keep up your pace I haven't a clue but I'm sure Heavenly Father is pleased. I'm able to do some but have back and leg injuries that do their best to get me down. My faith and stubborn will keep me still trying to do the extras teaching my grandkids how to prepare for their future needs. FYI I happened to turn on UTUBE and you were showing your new grain grinder. Mine works well but it just doesn't give me the flour as smooth that I hoped for but also its hand cranked. I wanted to be sure there would be a way to feed my family bread and grains when I bought this one and the oat roller attachment 20+ years ago, these days it's exhausting to grind enough grain to bake bread so the grandkids have to help me. Perhaps now is the time to splurge and treat myself to an electric one. Believe it or not I'm pretty sure it's a German made Wonder Mill, cost more back then than your new one costs now. Too bad they won't grind popcorn though because I've heard it makes the best cornbread. Have you had any issues with items from your food storage having an old or rancid taste after a period of time? My oatmeal from Emergency Essentials is about 13 years or so and kept stored in a room kept at 68^ or lower and a couple of times it hit 70^ but I put addition cooling in the room. I've tried airing it out as was recommended by friends from Church and rinsing it in cold water but we can still taste it. Would love to be able to save it, right now I'm wondering if everything should be opened up and checked. Have a blessed weekend and thank you for teaching us so much. My best friend of 65 years didn't know how to pressure can so after she got a canner like mine, a Presto we got onto Facetime on the phone and I was able to teach her how to can and the best part we got to spend the day together. It's been 4 years this time we've been apart and we are like sisters after all these years. She's in one end of the country and I'm at the other enjoying the farm and the animals not to mention all of my kids and grandkids are here now too. God is so good.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We always keep our eggs in the fridge and the eggs from the store are already weeks old when we purchase. We used to raise chickens which we stopped doing about three years ago. It sounds like a good idea regarding a new grinder, but only if you are ready. Yes, when we find any of our canned food that does not meet the safety standard (smells bad, the texture is off, or discolored), we err on the side of caution and ditch it. We appreciate that you watch our channel. Jim

[@kristinelightle7857]

I learn SO SO much from you! I adore your videos and appreciate the time you take to teach so many of us to prepare and preserve for ourselves. As for waterglassing, in my experience, it's been great! My mom raises ducks and just like chickens, they nearly stop laying in the winter. Last year, she filled 2 5gal buckets of waterglassed eggs. She sent 1 home with me to use. I didn't buy a single carton of store bought eggs for about 8 months! I kept them in the garage, where it stays below 70 at all times. The eggs tasted perfect and were amazing in my baking. The shells thinned out over time and the whites became a bit thinner and a little watery but they never went bad. They still passed the sink/float test and never smelled. I think it's a great way to preserve eggs for a certain amount of time. I personally have been getting farm fresh chicken eggs and doing 1 gallon batches to use this winter. With food prices sky rocketing, it'll save me a little cash.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Kristine: Thanks for the information. Jim

[@kandyhoward1776]

You are a wealth of knowledge! Thank you for such useful information!

[@annemccarthy5387]

I just want you to know how much you and you husband encouraging me. I worte to you about a year and a half ago. I am recovering from cancer surgery , and you took the time to write back. Just want to say again....thank you. I am so very grateful for your teachings, and the work you put in to freely give of yourself and your time . The Lord bless you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Anne: Thank you for your very nice comments. We hope that you continue your recovery successfully. We appreciate you and husband watching our channel. Jim and Pam

[@dianeladico1769]

Prayers for a complete recovery.

[@snowpony001]

Thank you. One of the things I really like about your channel is that you stress the importance of factual data and information. You use science and proven, reliable government, academic etc. sources. So many YT channels scoff at these sources. I’ve learned quite a bit in just the short time I’ve been watching your channel and appreciate that you back up anything you do and teach on your channel with valid, sourceable information.

[@randomcole619]

You mean the science that is bought and paid for? The science that says raw milk is safe but aluminum in vaccines and in our air is safe? It’s going to be a rude awaking for the people who can’t think for themselves that these agencies don’t care about you or your loved ones. If water glassing was soo unsafe, it would’ve been ended in the 1900’s, they thought tomatoes were poisonous because of pewter, and for a long while, tomato’s were avoided. Regular people using this technique for generations is all people should need. I guess if you trust the ‘science’ you understand that eggs are bad for you and so is cholesterol, so you’d avoid eggs anyway.

[@ScottRiddleArtist]

I really enjoyed your scientific approach to this topic. You bring up some very valid points. I’m always very careful to thoroughly cook any egg that I consume. I walk to the research and see at what temperature is salmonella destroyed? The other question I had, as I just got on this train, and have been trying to come up with different ways to store the extra eggs. could you cook the eggs in mineral oil. And then put them into the lime water. Of course, this will not address the salmonella. Nothing can address that. But with this help to further seal the pores for better safety or longevity.

[@kayjinks9395]

Thank you Pat

[@KF0PBP]

I so appreciate your research on this topic. This past year I water glassed 10 dozen eggs in May. In December I accessed those eggs and have been using them in cooking and other dishes where the eggs are fully cooked. So far we’ve had no intestinal issues. I did this for the experience and knowledge to see if it worked. Your information confirmed a few suspicions I had. Thank you!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Oh wow! Jim

[@lindaeddington3214]

Linda Eddington from Kansas Dear Rose I have recently started watching your program. I am thrilled. I’ve learned so much. Thank you. I’m sorry that you are having to deal with flooding. May God bless you and protect you and your husband.

[@hollydecker9581]

Ah Thank you Miss Pam! It's early spring and once again our girls are SO happy to grace us with an over abundance of eggs. I had thought about water glassing but due to your careful research I will be freezing them in bags of 7 and making omelets, pound cakes etc. It has worked well for us so far and is safer. Be Blessed!

[@TheCanniScot]

We don't wash eggs in the UK, which is why we don't keep them in the fridge, just out on the counter. I'm sure there must be a reason the USA washes eggs, in terms of production history but the rest of us find it curious as it means you _need_ a fridge for them!💜 ps We eradicated salmonella in our chicken by vaccination. So many of our eggs had salmonella we had a huge egg health scare in the 80s.

[@casschadwick5819]

I am so amazed at the way you show us the “how” and “why” of this topic! I thought I knew hens and eggs…well NOW I know hens and eggs…thank you!

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

Glad to hear you had help from a neighbor with your flooding. I wanted to start waterglassing eggs, but wasn’t sure. This video is really appreciated. Always look forward to your scientific explanations 🥰

[@firequeen2194]

I can’t believe how much I learned about eggs today. You are a remarkable teacher. I really could’ve cared less about water glassing but I’m always ready to learn from you. You make subjects interesting and I thank you for that. Just awesome. I’ll stick to dehydrating, no freeze dryer but I love not having to worry about eggs in a grid down situation. I’m actually trying to stop depending on the freezer. Just in case.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Melissa: Glad it was helpful! Jim

[@diannejeffers4731]

Pam, this was excellent information. I so appreciate your scientific teachings and for educating us. Once again I sincerely thank you for all you do to help keep us safe in our food prep and storage!

[@jennybkind5054]

Thank you. I have been curious about water glassing eggs, so thank you for this researched video. I appreciate the work you do to educate us. I learn so much from this channel.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Jim

[@3258pamela]

You are 1 smart cookie LOL..........love your information, you search and search and search for as much as you can learn!! So do I.....but still will continue to watch you, we cant all know everything. Thats why God has given the "desires of the heart"

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you. I totally agree. And sometimes I worry that if people really knew how much I don't know they would be amazed! LOL!

[@MariaBrasil-bn8kp]

I love your Chanel and they way you research everything thank you .

[@sharondoan1447]

You are an amazing teacher. Every time I watch one of your videos I am impressed by your ability to convey scientific information that almost anyone could apply. Thank you.

[@tribalwoman138]

Thank you I knew I could count on you to get to the root. I’m not going to try this. I will stick with freezing for now. Maybe dehydrating. I do have an Excalibur 9 shelves dehydrator. ❤

[@carolyn3543]

I waterglass the "perfectly clean" fresh eggs from my girls. There aren't as many of those as I would like. I tried freezing the duck eggs last year and.....NO. I think that the higher fat content changed the yolk consistency too much. This year I've decided to dehydrate the raw eggs and keep the container in the freezer. We make quiche throughout the year and I think this will be perfect for that purpose, and also for baking. We'll use the waterglassed eggs for poaching. Thank you, Pam, for doing this research!

[@snowpony001]

Thank you. One of the things I really like about your channel is that you stress the importance of factual data and information. You use science and proven, reliable government, academic etc. sources. So many YT channels scoff at these sources. I’ve learned quite a bit in just the short time I’ve been watching your channel and appreciate that you back up anything you do and teach on your channel with valid, sourceable information. I’ve seen so many YT videos on water glassing eggs and have wondered about the safety of this practice. Especially, what if one egg in the jar went bad? Have also wondered how the calcium hydroxide would affect the taste. I have mixed and froze eggs before and that works ok. I generally just give away my extra eggs and then buy store bought in the winter. I find it interesting that commercial eggs are required to be kept refrigerated here in the US. Yet in the EU, they are required to be kept at room temperature. I do both with mine and don’t notice a difference other than the whites seem to be thicker in the refrigerated eggs even though they are only a few days old.

[@anitacrumbly]

In the EU they don't wash off the placenta coating that the eggs come out with so they are sealed that's why they don't refrigerate while here they must be washed before being sold so that placenta is gone and they become porus.

[@snowpony001]

@@anitacrumbly Yes, I never wash my eggs unless I absolutely have to, which is rare.

[@ruth8753]

Thank you, the information you give is so valuable.

[@amtm7214]

I just watched this video, and have a question. Have you found any additional information on waterglassing eggs? We waterglassed some a year ago, and I have hesitated to use them. One batch failed, but three others look great. Thank you for your thorough research and commitment to providing the best information to all of us.

[@adrabruzzese7610]

Thank you so much for this information. I have been scrambling them and freezing them, I cooked a few frozen thawed eggs, the texture wasnt too bad.

[@hgibson20]

I really appreciated this video. I tried doing this a couple times & eggs are watery & yolks are broken often. & yes, some went bad. Learned so much as to how that may happen. No thanks!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comments.

[@Lambchop59]

Thank u dear Lady, I love how you think and research for yourself. Don't trust NIH or FDA about anything but being stuck in an apartment with little storage etc I'm so grateful...really for your freezing the eggs in cookie tins. I just LOVE UR TEACHINGS God bless

[@strawberrymage7352]

Oh, I couldn't possibly thank you adequately for this one!

[@TheMargo420]

I am back 1 year later. Learned more the 2nd viewing! Thank you!!!

[@steadyathome5201]

Most of the videos I've seen about water glassing eggs don't tell you that the eggs are fresh farm eggs that they just gathered. Thanks for teaching us. Your awesome 😊

[@richl2723]

Excellent research and video!

[@Stephenrsm7600]

I have NEVER heard of water glassing eggs!!! Your explanation was fantastic!!! Thank you for ALL your hard work and for searching out the ways and whatfores of water glassing eggs!!!!

[@debbybrady1246]

Thanks for the very interesting science lesson!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@purplethumb7887]

You have the most educational videos. Love them. Thank you!

[@Magarita810]

Hi thanks for doing this video, I was considering this method as I buy eggs and never use them until they have gone way past their expiry date. I am going to crack and freeze them and when I need them will defrost them

[@RockyRoadJY]

Excellent information!

[@lcgcamrrms9]

Thank you so much for your scientific approach to different ways of preserving our foods. You keep it simple to understand and very entertaining. God bless you and your loved ones

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Linda: Thanks! We look to following the science to help keep us safe. Thanks for watching our videos. Jim