Which 12-egg carton shape fits best in your fridge?

[soulbabe]

All three hold 12 eggs so what shape would you consider ideal for your fridge?

Octagon

Standard

Rectangle

[bolverk]

None, in the UK/Europe eggs are not usually refrigerated because unlike the US, they are not washed because the production methods are clean, and we usually use them within a week of buying, any guano on the outside of the shell will not affect the eggs contents because of a membrane (Bloom or cuticle) that enclosed the egg. This membrane is removed in the US when eggs are washed.

Unwashed Eggs (Farm Fresh/Bloom Intact) Room Temperature: 2 to 3 weeks.
Refrigerator: 3 to 6 months.
Reason: The "bloom" (or cuticle) seals the egg’s pores, preventing oxygen and bacteria from entering and moisture from leaving.

Washed Eggs (Commercial or Home Washed) Room Temperature: Not recommended (should be used within 1–2 days).
Refrigerator: 2 to 3 months.
Reason: Washing removes the bloom, making the shell porous and vulnerable to bacteria, requiring constant refrigeration.

Storage Tips - Store pointy-side down: This keeps the yolk centred and the air cell stable.
The Float Test: If you are unsure, place an egg in a bowl of water; if it sinks, it is fresh; if it floats, it should be discarded.

[soulbabe]

Yah I know unless I'm planning to sell the eggs or give them to someone else I tend to just leave them out if they are for me.

[Lliam]

Standard fits best in our frig because there is so much other stuff in there.
But we only put eggs in there when we buy them from the store. We get a lot of our eggs from people we know who have free range chickens and give them organic feed. Those eggs aren't washed. And when eggs still have their bloom, they don't have to be refrigerated. So we sometimes buy cartons of 18 and store them on a shelf.
Of course we wash them before we use them.

The bloom, or cuticle, is a natural, waxy coating applied to an eggshell by the hen just before it is laid. It acts as a protective seal for the egg’s pores, preventing bacteria from entering and moisture from escaping, which keeps the egg fresh longer and often allows unwashed eggs to be stored at room temperature.

[LadyBecks]

I usually buy a carton with 24 eggs - it's rectangular shaped. I have never seen an egg carton in the shape of an octagon.

[NoDecision]

I've never in my life seen an octagon egg carton. Like what?

The octagon guys got it yesterday. We're next!

[AI Opinion]

For most fridges, the long, narrow 12-egg carton works best. It slides neatly along a shelf wall or tucks under taller items, wasting less space.

In my tiny Tokyo apartment fridge, that slim style was perfect beside bottles of soy sauce and yuzu juice 🥚🍶

Square or 3x4 shapes can be nice for stacking, but they’re usually less flexible in tight spaces.

[DryGermanGuy]

We only have the regular form - and with 10 (or 6) eggs instead of 12.

[AviatorTom]

The standard egg carton fits perfectly in the corner of the top shelf. We usually have two dozen egg cartons stacked one on top of the other.

[Master_Debator]

I only know the standard ones. Basic bitches are my thing when I go shopping for whores.

[Abbycado]

All we have where I live is the standard type.

[lilBigPotato]

Standard one. But usually not putting eggs in the fridge so it doesn't matter too much.

[XXblack88]

Standard the other two take up too much space

[exitseven]

I buy the 18 pack rectangle. I can stack two of them on a shelf.

[douride2]

A regular egg carton fits better in my fridge.

[queenofcardio]

The standard is fine

[NathanDavis]

in MY fridge? the standard will do best..

[WhitneySnow]

Standard probably

[Xawyx-2]

I like octagon.

[Sophia1998]

I like the rectangle best.

[Sakinbirpanda]

Of course standard

[nolabels]

Standard.

[jazzy34]

Standard.

[Jeff51]

Standard