I rinse mine and then dry them in the oven for 1/2hr or so. when cool I put the shells in my magic bullet and turn them into powder. I put the powder on my orchids so I get double the flower spikes than I used to. and in the soil when I plant tomatoes bushes, so I don't get blossom end rot on the tomatoes.
Instead of blending if you don't have access to a blender you can put the crushed egg shells in a plastic bag and rule it with a roller until it is crushed.
Eric with my eggshells, I just laying newspaper on top the washer or dryer and crunch them up with a rolling pin. If you do that a number of times it will get it down to a pretty fine powder.
I just tried this on my kitchen counter. I only have two shells that I wanted to throw in my cat and dog food and I don’t have a grinder. Thank you so much for this tip!
Nice video. I don't boil the egg shells, simply let them dry out before putting them into a blender I bought at a garage sale after the DW made a comment about me using "her" blender. I also let the water cool and use in the garden.
I don't have a coffee grinder so what I did was used a pepper-mill and grinded manually. I just started trying this so after first round of grinding it seems to work ok. Edit: I did 3 rounds of grinding with a pepper mill and the size of the pieces is still rather large, not powder at all.
People frequently ask why boil it, and the answer is usually "to sterilize it". But the 2nd step is baking it 15 minutes at 200 degrees. But isn't that baking step enough to sterilize it ?
That’s because when you place the eggshells in boiling water any poop and other foreign material that’s left on the surface of the eggshells gets dissolved into the boiling water. After boiling, I rinse the eggshells with tap water so that all that crap gets poured down the drain. If you were to put the eggshells directly in the oven without boiling them first, you would effectively be permanently baking all that crap into the surface of the eggshells using high heat. Which is not a good time, especially if you plan on eating those eggshells yourself. I learned this the hard way. I buy my eggs directly from a small local farmer who doesn’t clean the eggshells much before selling them, which is why boiling is so necessary for me. Although I suspect larger commercial farmers tend to bleach their eggs before selling them, so in that case there might be less dirt on them to begin with. Either way I would still boil the eggshells first. Better safe than sorry.
Awesome video but curious if collagen from membrane is lost during boiling or baking as not too worrried about calcium just like the idea of a cheap collagen supplement
My little coffee grinder is made of plastic, also with plastic lid...First time I pulverized eggshells, I wondered if the plastic gets sort of sandblasted and whether microbits of plastic get consumed in the powder? (I'm making the powder for me to take internally.) I can't find a stainless steel or glass grinder. Maybe it would sand blast stainless steel too? I'm very not tech-savvy with this topic. Any feedback appreciated :)
Wow. I’m plastic conscience too & I didn’t even think of that. Ugh. Micro-plastics are everywhere. If you find one, please let me know. My grinder is metal inside but it too has a plastic lid. Thanks for sharing.
Yes of course, Egg shells are the best source of calcium. Easily absorbed in our blood streams unlike those cheap calcium sources which clogs our arteries. Check Dr. Berry's channel. Here is the video link : ua-cam.com/video/j4qB54PlCoA/v-deo.html ( hope the link works). You can directly go to his channel. I have learned a lot about the benefits of egg shells and egg shell membrane.
I’ve learned that the powder is best as it is readily available to the plant, specifically good for tomatoes to avoid blossom end rot. If you mix the shells into the soil they will take a while to actually break down and the calcium may not be “available” so to speak, until the following season.
If you’re are talking about sterilization than either will be fine though I’m not sure how long you’d need to microwave for. Mostly I just use the oven to dry the shells prior to grinding though you could simply let them air dry, also I just add the powder to my compost so don’t worry about sterilization.
While making powder I cooked my coffee and blender machine motors. I'm scared to make any more egg shell powder. Now I just crush egg shells with hand and sprinkle it around my plants.
Same happened to me. Blenders, coffee grinders seems can't keep up with large volume or continues usage in powdering egg shells. 2 blender and 1 coffee grinder i wasted in making shells pulvurize. It smells burning wire then it just stop moving broken already. Is there anything that i can use? Help please
@@timbolfarmbelle I have purchased a new grain grinder from eBay and I'll try that soon. The instructions says I need to let the grinder cool down after every min of use... lol
@@mehdi653 haha. Hm it cost? Is that heavy duty? I think if its cheap in price that will eventually give up in the long run. I'm looking for something heavyduty but not that pricey. I just don't know where to look. I really need to pulvurized this shells its getting more and more.
Just found this video for the first time please..... Please don't judge me but why do you boil then bake? Is this for germs, like I said don't judge a newbie. I am a fantastic if not a great artist but no nothing about this 🙋🤷
No worries and thanks for watching. You don’t have to boil them. It’s only if you’re worried about salmonella. I put mine in the compost so don’t bother boiling. 😊
Are there any studies with eggshell calcium powder and vitamin K2? I am reading that K2 helps the body put the calcium in the bones rather than in the arteries. Thank you
A worm farm can be used to make some of the highest quality compost for your garden as well as growing worms to sell or use as feed for animals or fishing bait.
yes, use in a smoothie or on top of your meal or chia pod in the morning.. I made a mistake with my first batch and didnt wash so hope I'm ok. wont do again though.
Tried that - but hadn't rinsed them and they got mouldy by the time there were enough to boil and bake! So rinse with warm water, stand so the open side is down to let water drain, then you should be able to store carefully, ie not too warm or stacked high nor too long (? Idk! Few days to one week perhaps??) Until ready to make the powder. Maybe washed shells could be kept in the freezer till you're ready? Good luck! Lmk what you try! 😊
So how do you save your eggshells for use? I'm starting to save mine. I have 2 eggs a few times a week. I've rinsed them off and let them air dry and put them in a baggie in the fridge, okay with that?
@@EricSeider Thanks for your reply. I forgot to mention I'm doing this for my dog. I'm slowly getting her off commercial dog food and making my own food for her. So she won't be needing this for about 2 weeks or more. Then I'll be using it as needed for her food. So I guess I can grind them up as I use the eggs and store the powder in the fridge until I need it.
@@SparticusIIX that would work as well. When I was storing the powder I just used air tight jars after sterilization and drying. But now I just use for compost so don’t bother.
It’s just to sterilize them. You don’t have to do it. It’s really only a concern if you’re going to ingest the powder yourself or give it to animals. My preference is to add it to compost and let the microbes and plants use it as needed, so no need to sterilize in my opinion. Everyone has their own comfort level.😁
It’s a Krups blade style home coffee grinder, nothing special. Anything similar should do the trick. If you are going to do large quantities you will need more of a commercial grinder as this type is made for home settings and the motor will burn out.
@@r.studio6170 You don't have to. You can just leave them to dry under the sun - it will take longer though. There are alternatives: You can have the shells in a box with a glass cover outside to be heated by sun.
You must get through a lot of eggs... we eat around 18 to 24 eggs per week, between 2 people, and thats not a lot of powdered shells. How many do you consume? Or, do you have a catering business?👍
Hey Guys Thanks for watching, I would love to know how you guys are using your eggshell calcium powder and any successes or issues you have faced.
I put mine to dry in the sun for a few hours then I smash it
@@lionblox6275 very good low energy method 👍🏼
I use mine as a calcium source for my son's isopods. I have a coffee grinder like yours and it powders them up and the little guys gobble it up.
That’s really cool!
My 1st attempt today. Intended for adding to food or drinks. But 1st batch burned !🙄
I put my eggshells in the microwave for three minutes. Thanks for sharing. 🐛🌱
Thanks for the tip, hadn't even considered that.
I rinse mine and then dry them in the oven for 1/2hr or so. when cool I put the shells in my magic bullet and turn them into powder. I put the powder on my orchids so I get double the flower spikes than I used to. and in the soil when I plant tomatoes bushes, so I don't get blossom end rot on the tomatoes.
Instead of blending if you don't have access to a blender you can put the crushed egg shells in a plastic bag and rule it with a roller until it is crushed.
I’m planning on using them on my ground beef for a bit of extra calcium
Eric with my eggshells, I just laying newspaper on top the washer or dryer and crunch them up with a rolling pin. If you do that a number of times it will get it down to a pretty fine powder.
does it need to be washer or dryer specifically?
@@yan7789 probably not
Doesn’t that dent the tops of your appliances?
I just tried this on my kitchen counter. I only have two shells that I wanted to throw in my cat and dog food and I don’t have a grinder. Thank you so much for this tip!
@@yan7789😂😂😂
Can you put these in capsules and take them? We need these also for our bone. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
Super sick video 🤙🏻 really informative.
Nice video. I don't boil the egg shells, simply let them dry out before putting them into a blender I bought at a garage sale after the DW made a comment about me using "her" blender. I also let the water cool and use in the garden.
Do they need to be baked before consuming?
Thank you for the advice! I can’t wait to make it for my plants ❤❤ my sunflowers just sprouted and I’m over the moon excited
Awesome!
How long will this last in the refrigerator and stay good for human consumption, once it's been dehydrated and ground up ?
I’d imagine it would stay good for a while. Since they contain minimal water content beforehand.
I don't have a coffee grinder so what I did was used a pepper-mill and grinded manually. I just started trying this so after first round of grinding it seems to work ok. Edit: I did 3 rounds of grinding with a pepper mill and the size of the pieces is still rather large, not powder at all.
Use the normal spice grinder that comes with a blender
I understand this has some tooth health benefits and potential remineralization. Could this also grow back dental bone that has been lost?
Apparently from what others said
Thank you so much for helping me on my research 💝🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Cheers
People frequently ask why boil it, and the answer is usually "to sterilize it". But the 2nd step is baking it 15 minutes at 200 degrees. But isn't that baking step enough to sterilize it ?
Most likely.
Think he baked it to dry them otherwise you'd have to leave them to dry overnight, baking them is enough for both steps.
Funny to use it for compose after sterilize 😊
Better safe than sorry. "Wet heat" is better for killing germs than dry heat.
That’s because when you place the eggshells in boiling water any poop and other foreign material that’s left on the surface of the eggshells gets dissolved into the boiling water. After boiling, I rinse the eggshells with tap water so that all that crap gets poured down the drain.
If you were to put the eggshells directly in the oven without boiling them first, you would effectively be permanently baking all that crap into the surface of the eggshells using high heat. Which is not a good time, especially if you plan on eating those eggshells yourself. I learned this the hard way.
I buy my eggs directly from a small local farmer who doesn’t clean the eggshells much before selling them, which is why boiling is so necessary for me.
Although I suspect larger commercial farmers tend to bleach their eggs before selling them, so in that case there might be less dirt on them to begin with.
Either way I would still boil the eggshells first. Better safe than sorry.
Great 👍
Awesome video but curious if collagen from membrane is lost during boiling or baking as not too worrried about calcium just like the idea of a cheap collagen supplement
Not sure I never considered the collagen. You certainly don’t have to boil or bake the shells, it’s mostly just to sterilize.
My little coffee grinder is made of plastic, also with plastic lid...First time I pulverized eggshells, I wondered if the plastic gets sort of sandblasted and whether microbits of plastic get consumed in the powder? (I'm making the powder for me to take internally.) I can't find a stainless steel or glass grinder. Maybe it would sand blast stainless steel too? I'm very not tech-savvy with this topic. Any feedback appreciated :)
Wow. I’m plastic conscience too & I didn’t even think of that. Ugh. Micro-plastics are everywhere. If you find one, please let me know. My grinder is metal inside but it too has a plastic lid. Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately, yes, but not only with eggshells. That's why I picked grinders made from stainless steel.
I add a full egg and powder to the dogs raw food his short hair coat, it's luxuriously soft all year round...
Great tip thanks 😁
How much powder are you adding. Making your own dog food can harm the dog if you don't know what you are doing by adding minerals
Tried this for the 1st time today. Slightly burned the shells🙄....are they ruined??
The calcium should be fine.
Nice
200 degrees celsius or fahrenheit?
Fahrenheit
Can we eat this for calcium
Yes of course, Egg shells are the best source of calcium. Easily absorbed in our blood streams unlike those cheap calcium sources which clogs our arteries. Check Dr. Berry's channel. Here is the video link : ua-cam.com/video/j4qB54PlCoA/v-deo.html ( hope the link works). You can directly go to his channel. I have learned a lot about the benefits of egg shells and egg shell membrane.
Good video
Thanks
Do you have to grind the eggshells up or can you crush them and put the eggshells in your garden?
I’ve learned that the powder is best as it is readily available to the plant, specifically good for tomatoes to avoid blossom end rot. If you mix the shells into the soil they will take a while to actually break down and the calcium may not be “available” so to speak, until the following season.
Egg shell powder can be used by human as calcium supplement? Please help me with answer..
Technically yes but the exact amount can be hard to determine.
What is the name of the worm farm & where can I get it? Thanks
Urban Worm bags byWormsystems
Can i use egg shells that was uused for hatching chicks? Do they have calcium?
Yes, chicken egg shells are almost all calcium.
Microwave instead of oven or boiling ok.?
If you’re are talking about sterilization than either will be fine though I’m not sure how long you’d need to microwave for. Mostly I just use the oven to dry the shells prior to grinding though you could simply let them air dry, also I just add the powder to my compost so don’t worry about sterilization.
While making powder I cooked my coffee and blender machine motors. I'm scared to make any more egg shell powder. Now I just crush egg shells with hand and sprinkle it around my plants.
Sorry to hear about your motors. You can grind by hand with a mortar and pestle.
Same happened to me. Blenders, coffee grinders seems can't keep up with large volume or continues usage in powdering egg shells. 2 blender and 1 coffee grinder i wasted in making shells pulvurize. It smells burning wire then it just stop moving broken already. Is there anything that i can use? Help please
@@timbolfarmbelle I have purchased a new grain grinder from eBay and I'll try that soon. The instructions says I need to let the grinder cool down after every min of use... lol
@@mehdi653 haha. Hm it cost? Is that heavy duty? I think if its cheap in price that will eventually give up in the long run. I'm looking for something heavyduty but not that pricey. I just don't know where to look. I really need to pulvurized this shells its getting more and more.
@@timbolfarmbelle this time I have purchased a cheap one. If it burns I'll not regret
Just found this video for the first time please..... Please don't judge me but why do you boil then bake? Is this for germs, like I said don't judge a newbie. I am a fantastic if not a great artist but no nothing about this 🙋🤷
No worries and thanks for watching.
You don’t have to boil them. It’s only if you’re worried about salmonella. I put mine in the compost so don’t bother boiling. 😊
How long egg shell , ginder in cup ? tq 👍🏻👍🏻🙏
Depends how fine you want the powder.
Is it OK if we don't remove the membrane?????
The membrane is the most valuable bit.(says my gp)
i burnt my first batch of white egg shells in the oven.. they're now brown eggs lol. can i still use that?
The calcium is probably fine.
Should the membrane be removed?
Are there any studies with eggshell calcium powder and vitamin K2? I am reading that K2 helps the body put the calcium in the bones rather than in the arteries.
Thank you
Take egg yokes
I already eat the egg yolks, that is where all of the egg shells come from. Also eat sardines@@fgk824
I'm gonna use it to make toothpaste. What do you use a worm farm for, is that just compost?
A worm farm can be used to make some of the highest quality compost for your garden as well as growing worms to sell or use as feed for animals or fishing bait.
How long does the egg shell last after grinding them
Is this form of calcium power able to consume for people?
Yes
If you wash it throughly beforehand, yes. It comes out from a chicken b*tt after all.
Could I use this for lizards??
Please how do i do it without the coffee grinder?
You can do it by hand with a mortar and pestle.
Why do you have to boil them if you then bake them?
You don’t have to. Baking is mostly just to dry them out.
Hi there thanks for this video. How can I do without oven?
You don’t need to use an oven, up to you if you want to sterilize them or not. But they need to be dry so they can be made into a powder.
@@EricSeider thank you! So even if it's for toothpaste?
@@jilvia9462 I’d boil them at least for 5-10 minutes.
@@EricSeider thank k
you 😊
@@jilvia9462 how are you gonna make a toothpaste if you dont make powder first? you cannot turn egg shells to gel lmao
Huh ! I thought you would sprinkle on food or soup !?!
yes, use in a smoothie or on top of your meal or chia pod in the morning.. I made a mistake with my first batch and didnt wash so hope I'm ok. wont do again though.
Can I store the egg shells on the counter until I have enough to boil? I want to feed it to my puppies. Thx!
Sure. that’s what I do.
Tried that - but hadn't rinsed them and they got mouldy by the time there were enough to boil and bake! So rinse with warm water, stand so the open side is down to let water drain, then you should be able to store carefully, ie not too warm or stacked high nor too long (? Idk! Few days to one week perhaps??) Until ready to make the powder. Maybe washed shells could be kept in the freezer till you're ready? Good luck! Lmk what you try! 😊
Does the water hold any calcium value?
Not sure, I suspect it would be pretty minimal at best.
Is the water not full of calcium?
Are boiling destroy calcium in it?
No
no calcium is the same as a rock you can't hurt it, it's not a vitamin
Hi may i know what is the name of the blender you are using in this video?
Not sure the brand, probably black and decker coffee grinder. Basic model.
Thanks so much
Thank you
You’re welcome, thanks for watching.
☺️ thanks.
Third eggs can do so much. It’s fantastic.
can i use air fryer instead?
wow i have dejavu like i saw your comment somewhere else
@@yan7789 hmm?
So how do you save your eggshells for use? I'm starting to save mine. I have 2 eggs a few times a week. I've rinsed them off and let them air dry and put them in a baggie in the fridge, okay with that?
Sure. I just leave mine on the counter but we process the egg shells every week.
@@EricSeider Thanks for your reply. I forgot to mention I'm doing this for my dog. I'm slowly getting her off commercial dog food and making my own food for her. So she won't be needing this for about 2 weeks or more. Then I'll be using it as needed for her food. So I guess I can grind them up as I use the eggs and store the powder in the fridge until I need it.
@@SparticusIIX that would work as well. When I was storing the powder I just used air tight jars after sterilization and drying. But now I just use for compost so don’t bother.
I read its best to bag em and keep em in the freezer til there enough to grind.👍
Why do they need to be baked
How do we know how much to consume for humans each day? I made it but I dont know how much to take. Lol. Thanks. 😂
I've seen people use it like salt or seasoning.
After boiling egg how can l preserve shell as I use 2 eggs at home thrice
Dry out in an oven or air dry and then powder or crush it and store in an airtight jar.
Why boil then bake? Either will sterilize the shells
Boiling in hot water dilutes the chicken sh*t, if there is some left, and weakens the unpleasant tastes.
i dont boil mine i just put it in the sun to dry and then use it
boiling it lets you know that you have killed the bacterias from the eggshell especially salmonella
Than one day you may get salmonella! Be careful!
supplement with extra plastic in it?
Do you remove the membrane or not ?
I don’t
The membrain is important too. Many nutrients.👍
Why are you boiling the shells?
It’s just to sterilize them. You don’t have to do it. It’s really only a concern if you’re going to ingest the powder yourself or give it to animals. My preference is to add it to compost and let the microbes and plants use it as needed, so no need to sterilize in my opinion. Everyone has their own comfort level.😁
you get salmonella if you don't boil it
Yes good
I grounded some eggshells and after running them in the grinder it left this like paper-like substance on top. Does anyone know what it is?
i'd guess the membrane from the egg. the thin white layer between inside of shell and the egg white/yolk.
Can i steam the eggshells instead of boiling them?
Steaming should probably be fine for sterilization but it probably depends how hot the steam is to determine how long to do it.
I use a steamer for 20min
Nice!
List the coffee grinder
It’s a Krups blade style home coffee grinder, nothing special. Anything similar should do the trick. If you are going to do large quantities you will need more of a commercial grinder as this type is made for home settings and the motor will burn out.
Does boiling the eggshells not burn the nutrients out of them?
calcium is a mineral, and as far as i know, minerals dont break down with boiling
this method is just for the calcium, not the membrane
@@yan7789 No it does not .......it is a mineral not a vitamin. If it were vits it would kill the vits.
Boiled eggs ...again we have to boil shells..when to stop boiling
15 minutes would be plenty to kill any germs.
If using boiled egg shell...then again boil these boiled shells for 15 minutes
@@r.studio6170 I wouldn’t boil again. Just dry them and use them.
@@r.studio6170
You don't have to. You can just leave them to dry under the sun - it will take longer though. There are alternatives: You can have the shells in a box with a glass cover outside to be heated by sun.
@@EricSeider baking them will surely kill off any germs!?
200 degrees f or c
Fahrenheit
Hi,
I want to sell egg shell powder please help me.
I don’t sell it so can’t offer you any assistance. Best of luck.
@@EricSeider You can help me to give any buyer contact number.
You must get through a lot of eggs... we eat around 18 to 24 eggs per week, between 2 people, and thats not a lot of powdered shells. How many do you consume? Or, do you have a catering business?👍
That’s it?
I thought you were going to eat it.
Hi help me im Bangladesh pls my idea you help me
What do you need help with?