EGGS - Ever wonder why EGGS are not refrigerated in Costa Rica?

Do you remember what thoughts came to your mind when you first moved to Costa Rica and you couldn't find the eggs where you'd normally find them - in the refrigerated section of the grocery store - only to walk over a bit to find them sitting there EXPOSED - NON-refrigerated??

Ever wonder why eggs are not refrigerated in Costa Rica?

“In Latin America and many other countries, there is no washing step because the refrigeration is expensive. In many countries the eggs are cleaned while dry, and transported at room temperature. If the eggs stay dry, they keep their natural protection against pathogens”.

Costa Rica requires eggs to be stored in clean, dry areas, and transported at room temperature out of extreme heat. Any eggs that are wet, broken, or, in the case of any producers who do was their eggs, unrefrigerated for any period of time after washing, are prohibited from sale, according to Technical Regulation RTCR 397:2006."

For more details check out this helpful•informative article at:  

TicoTimes.net/2014/09/26/why-dont-ticos-refrigerate-their-eggs
(more info coming soon)


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