Statistics show that -1 deg C is the best temperature to store eggs. With respect to that result, the room temperature can be brought down to a lower value when needed for better results of storage.

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asked Jan 30, 2022 in Food Engineering by Amelia (93.7k points)

Statistics show that -1 deg C is the best temperature to store eggs. With respect to that result, the room temperature can be brought down to a lower value when needed for better results of storage.

(a) True

(b) False

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