Baker20 Commercial Grade Eggs from The Egg Project are fresh, free range eggs with a little extra character — cosmetically imperfect on the outside, but just as nutritious and delicious on the inside. Some may have minor shell blemishes, irregularities, or even a slight hairline crack — but don't let that put you off. A single tray of 20 eggs with a 21-day Best Before date from the date of lay, perfect for bakers and everyday cooks who value quality over looks.
What Are Baker20 Commercial Grade Eggs?
Baker20 Commercial Grade Eggs are The Egg Project's uniquely imperfect free range eggs — your go-to for baking and cooking! Minor shell blemishes, cosmetic irregularities, or even the occasional slight hairline crack are the only things that set them apart from our premium range. Inside, they're exactly the same fresh, flavoursome, quality New Zealand free range egg you'd expect.
And here's a fun egg fact — eggs are so clever that they have a natural protective membrane inside the shell, meaning even eggs with a slight hairline crack are perfectly fine to use, as long as they're not leaking. As always, we recommend cracking your eggs individually into a small bowl before adding them to your mix, just in case one isn't playing the game — the last thing you want is to lose a whole bowl of ingredients to one rogue egg!
Each tray contains 20 eggs, making it a great option for households and small food businesses that get through eggs regularly and want great value without compromising on quality.
Who Are They Best For?
Baker20 eggs are ideal for home bakers, busy cooks, and anyone who uses eggs frequently and doesn't need them to look picture-perfect. Whether you're whipping up cakes, slices, quiches, frittatas, scrambled eggs, or omelettes, Baker20s deliver the same great taste and versatility at a more economical price. If you're someone who values quality without worrying about appearances, these are the eggs for you.
A Note on Poaching
Baker20 eggs aren't the best choice for poaching. The ideal poaching egg comes from young hens producing eggs with super-strong shells and very tight whites — giving you that beautifully neat, Instagram-worthy poached egg. Baker20s are much better suited to cooking methods where shell appearance and white structure aren't critical.
Best Before & Freshness
Baker20 eggs carry a 21-day Best Before date measured from the date they were laid, rather than our standard 35-day date. This means you're still getting a genuinely fresh egg, just with a shorter window to use them. They're perfect for bakers, busy cooks, or anyone who likes to use their eggs sooner rather than later. For most regular cooks and bakers, a tray of 20 disappears well before that's ever an issue.
Why Buy From The Egg Project?
At The Egg Project, we believe perfectly good eggs shouldn't go to waste simply because of how they look. Our Baker20 range is our way of making sure every egg our hens lay finds a good home — a sustainable, smart choice that's kind to your wallet and the planet.
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