A salted- or sugared-raw egg mixture capable of prolonged shelf life comprises whole or separated egg substantially devoid of sufficient oxygen whereby there is avoided recognizable spoilage or deterioration that would result in any noticeable change in appearance that could otherwise occur during a prolonged period under conditions of room temperature. The mixture comprises an uncooked mixture of egg and either salt or sugar, which mixture has an osmotic pressure of at least 20 atm and has not more than 3 ppm oxygen.