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 Originally Posted by OngBonga
Pretty sure this is physics.
It's mostly psychology, but there's some physics in there, I'd wager.
Originally Posted by OngBonga
Why do eggs taste so much better than they smell?
I can't find any documentation on people claiming fresh, uncooked eggs smell.
So... you're just a weirdo.
On the other hand, there is something to say about old (rotten) eggs, which is basically the same as over-cooked (usually over-boiled) eggs.
The rotten egg smell is caused by the breakdown of protein. This can be caused by heating the egg past its standard cooking suggestions, or by bacteria which are small enough to get into the egg through the shell. The protein breaks down into Hydrogen Sulfide and other compounds.
An egg dehydrates through its shell over time. That air sac in the egg is a bit of a litmus test for the egg's freshness. If the air sac is big, that's evidence of a lot of water having leached out of the shell. This takes time, and more time means more opportunity for bacteria to infiltrate. All of this is qualitative, as there is a lot of variance in eggs. Still, for any given egg... larger air sac = older egg.
If all of your eggs stink, you may be over-cooking them, or getting them from a super-market. Try to find a local seller of "pastured" chicken eggs for the freshest eggs. If someone you know keeps chickens, ask if you can buy a few eggs. Cook and eat those eggs right away. I am confident you will taste the difference.
If at that point, you still think eggs smell bad, but taste good, then it's all in your head, man*.
*citation needed
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