Why does an egg go bad so much easier after boiling it?

Question

Chicken eggs generally keep for several weeks, and they can be stored in room temperature just fine.

However, a boiled egg requires that it be refridgerated, and will still only keep for a couple of days.

The egg remains within its shell, shielded from bacteria. Why does the act of boiling the egg make it go bad so much faster?

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Answer 1

Boiling the egg cooks the insides, weakens the shell and gets rid of any remaining protective layer on the shell. Boiling an egg makes it more susceptible to bacteria growth