While some people swear by storing their eggs in the cupboard, others claim the fridge is the right place for them.

To settle this age-old debate, the experts at , a part of British Lion eggs, has shared the correct answer - however, not everybody is convinced.

One user asked: "Should I store my in the fridge? So Googling this, I've had different results. They apparently last longer in the fridge (unsurprising) so is this best? Some people say don't keep them in the fridge and some say keep them in the fridge."

According to the experts, you want to ensure your eggs are kept at a steady below 20C, as they urge people to avoid moving them between very cold and warm spots in their house. However, whether or not you should keep them in the fridge actually depends on where you live and your kitchen setup.

A statement reads: "If you have a cool pantry that doesn’t heat up when the kitchen temperature rises, that’s fine for storing eggs but while a regular kitchen cupboard may seem a relatively constant environment, temperatures can still fluctuate when you're cooking things that produce a lot of heat or steam.

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"Best practice is to store eggs in the fridge; that way the temperature is always at a constant and your eggs will be fresher! When you do get around to using them, try to leave the eggs out of the fridge for around 30 minutes to bring them up to room temperature, otherwise cooking times could change depending on how you’re using them."

Not only this but the experts also suggest keeping your eggs in their original packaging rather than transporting them into a spiral egg holder or the egg shelf in your fridge. They added: "The truth is nothing can beat the original carton.

"Not only does the box protect the eggs, but it also shows the best before date which you can refer back to anytime you’re unsure. Perhaps the best reason to keep eggs in their carton is so they stay as fresh as can be. Why? Eggshells have tiny pores which bacteria from other foods and smells such as food odour and flavouring can seep through over time. Our tip – keep the carton!"

Commenting on this revelation, one Reddit user said: "I buy mine from the store and leave them out. I go through a dozen in a few days because I cook with eggs a lot. Same with butter. It lives on the counter. Fridge them if you are getting anxiety over which answer is right."

Another added: "Depends where you live. I live in a hot humid country so keep mine in the fridge. When I lived in a draughty cottage in the UK I didn't. If it's warm enough to melt butter in your kitchen. Keep them in a fridge." A third user said: "Yes, if you are in the USA. The eggs you buy in the store here, have there protective coat washed off."