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Egg yolks can take on a thick, gel-like texture when frozen. To avoid this, stir in either 1/8 teaspoon of salt or 1½ teaspoons of corn syrup before freezing, the American Egg Board recommends.

You'll want to freeze your eggs around four weeks after the pack date. Whole eggs should not be frozen in the shells. You'll first want to crack the eggs into a bowl and beat until well blended.

Egg yolks can take on a thick, gel-like texture when frozen. To avoid this, stir in either 1/8 teaspoon of salt or 1½ teaspoons of corn syrup before freezing, the American Egg Board recommends.