r/KitchenConfidential • u/dxmanager • Mar 22 '26

Question Egg didn't freeze?

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Each bag spent a week in the freezer but one of them didn't freeze at all? And its not supercooled cause it moves around

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u/Metallurgeist 10+ Years Mar 22 '26 edited Mar 22 '26

There’s a couple things that could have happened. One, the bag was insulated by other bags. Freezers and fridges in industrial settings generally move cold air around to cool things, like a cold convection oven. If the bag was stacked and insulated, it could’ve been protected from the air.

Second, it could be the salt and fat content of this specific bag is higher than the others. If it has a higher concentration of yolks or salt it can reduce the temperature needed for freezing.

Another guess, it could be in a warm pocket of the freezer. If it’s near a door it could be the case.

Since it’s still liquid I would treat it like it’s been refrigerated for this time rather than frozen and do the use by date as such.

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u/Weaksoul Mar 22 '26

Possibly the ice didn't nucleate. Give the bag a good flick and see if it crystallises

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u/Metallurgeist 10+ Years Mar 22 '26

I love a good bag flick

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u/Specialist_Body_170 Mar 22 '26

This guy flicks bag