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title: "Can we eat eggshells?"  
description: "A brief explanation of the benefits of eating eggshells"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-10-12  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2865/can-we-eat-eggshells  
category: "foods"  
tags: ["eggshells", "foods", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Can we eat eggshells?

![Can we eat eggshells](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/690cce3a-74ed-4944-a8f0-9930c048d6a2/images/c54d429a-ac41-4217-9385-ad097cefe863.jpeg) ![Can we eat eggshells](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/690cce3a-74ed-4944-a8f0-9930c048d6a2/images/e113e3bb-da19-4bf8-9956-2ca6fefa269d.jpeg) Yes, you can eat eggshells. ![Can we eat eggshells](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/690cce3a-74ed-4944-a8f0-9930c048d6a2/images/f33d5655-1922-490d-9668-f6c7cec8c38a.jpeg) Eggshells are a wonderful source of calcium, and some people feel they can help with osteoporosis, arthritis, and heart disease. ![Can we eat eggshells](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/690cce3a-74ed-4944-a8f0-9930c048d6a2/images/98ae318c-aed3-49d7-9e7d-2e33b73d2eaf.jpeg) To consume eggshells, grind them into a powder using a blender, coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle, then add it to food or drinks. ![Can we eat eggshells](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/690cce3a-74ed-4944-a8f0-9930c048d6a2/images/c47a4ca6-e9b0-4267-9002-33bbd4e4bdb9.jpeg) Before being ground into a powder, eggshells must be properly washed because it might be contaminated with bacteria. ![Can we eat eggshells](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/690cce3a-74ed-4944-a8f0-9930c048d6a2/images/ebd89244-93f0-4af1-9793-ba4ce2fda420.jpeg) Consuming spoiled or broken eggshells can increase contamination risk, and if concerned, consult a doctor.

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