Experts weigh in on if it's safe to eat eggshells, whether you're doing it on purpose or just accidentally dropped some shell into your cooking.. You can't use the shells from the meal you just prepared (they're still too wet and sticky), so keep a bowl of shells under your sink or in your pantry and pull them out whenever you need a.
Eggshells are surprisingly rich in calcium and can be eaten safely as a powder.. Eating egg shells may not sound appealing, but they are high in calcium.