How to tell the difference between real and fake eggs? Full analysis of scientific methods and practical skills
Recently, food safety issues have once again become a hot topic on the Internet, and rumors of "fake eggs" have attracted widespread attention. This article will combine hot discussions and scientific evidence in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed guide to identifying true and false eggs.
1. Comparison of common characteristics of real and fake eggs

| Features | real eggs | fake eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Shell | Rough surface with pores | Too smooth, no natural pores |
| Eggshell hardness | Fragile, with crisp knocking sound | Extremely hard and has a dull knocking sound |
| Egg yolk | Natural color, easy to spread | Strong elasticity and not easy to break |
| protein | High viscosity and obvious layering | Too watery, no layering |
| smell | Has a slight fishy smell | Chemical or odorless |
2. 4-step rapid identification method
1.observation method: Real egg shells are slightly uneven and matte, while fake eggs are often too perfect.
2.Shake test: Fresh real eggs shake silently, while fake eggs may make a distinct sound of water.
3.dissolution experiment: Put eggs in salt water (10% concentration). Real eggs will sink, while fake eggs may float.
4.Omelette test: The edges of real eggs naturally bubble after being fried, while fake eggs may remain abnormally flat.
3. Analysis of recent hot events
| time | event | Platform popularity |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-05 | A short video platform exposed “rubber eggs” | 2 million+ likes |
| 2023-11-08 | Agricultural experts live broadcast to refute fake egg rumors | 500,000+ views |
| 2023-11-12 | Market Supervision Bureau releases egg sampling report | Weibo hot search No. 7 |
4. Authoritative interpretation by experts
A professor at the School of Food, China Agricultural University, pointed out: "Most of the so-called 'artificial eggs' currently circulating on the market are Internet rumors, and the actual production costs are much higher than real eggs. When consumers encounter abnormal eggs, it is more likely to be caused by improper storage or variety differences."
5. Purchase suggestions
1. Choose regular supermarkets to purchase and keep the shopping voucher.
2. Check the production date and traceability information on the eggshell
3. Give priority to products with organic certification or green food label
4. Pay attention to the storage conditions of eggs and store them in the refrigerator for no more than 30 days.
6. Relevant food safety standards
| Test items | National standards | Detection method |
|---|---|---|
| protein content | ≥12g/100g | GB 5009.5 |
| Salmonella | Not allowed to be checked out | GB 4789.4 |
| Heavy metal lead | ≤0.2mg/kg | GB 5009.12 |
Conclusion:Through scientific identification methods and rational consumption concepts, we can completely avoid the trouble of "fake eggs". It is recommended that consumers do not need to panic excessively, but they need to increase their food safety awareness and report problems to 12315 in a timely manner.
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