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BACKGROUND Although hydrogen gas (H2 ) has been widely used in industry and gradually used in medicine, it is less applied to agriculture, especially in modified atmosphere packing (MAP). RESULTS During chicken egg storage, H2 MAP not only slowed down or delayed the reduction in antioxidant capacities, but also alleviated the deterioration of egg quality. The extent of micro-cracks in the eggshell was also negatively influenced by H2 , which might result in eggs less vulnerable to microbes. Above results demonstrated that the H2 MAP-extended shelf life of chicken eggs might be caused by the responses of eggshell and reestablishment of redox homeostasis. According to the data collected from different provinces of China, cost-economics analysis further suggested that the increase in the extra cost of per dozen eggs was very cheaper. CONCLUSION Together, H2 MAP can prolong the shelf life of chicken eggs with wide application prospect. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.