Scientists Develop Method for Cooking the 'Perfect Egg'
- Scientists have developed a method for boiling the perfect egg, resulting in a velvety yolk and solid white, as detailed in the journal Communications Engineering.
- The technique involves transferring eggs between boiling and lukewarm water every two minutes for 32 minutes, followed by cooling under running water.
- Food scientist Joanne Slavin noted that this method takes more time than standard boiling but yields better results.
- Study author Emilia Di Lorenzo described the eggs as having a texture that allows them to be spread like butter on bread.
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Scientists report optimal method to boil an egg
What happened Italian scientists said Thursday that it takes 32 minutes and two temperatures of water to achieve a perfectly boiled egg, given the different chemical compositions of the yolk and egg white, or albumen."The method not only optimizes egg texture and nutrients, but also holds promise for innovative culinary applications and materials treatment," the researchers reported in the journal Communications Engineering. Who said what The It…
Scientists Say They've Discovered How to Cook the Perfect Boiled Egg—and It May Be Healthier, Too
Fact checked by Nick Blackmerundefined undefined / Getty ImagesIn a new study, scientists developed a method to boil an egg that may cook both the yolk and white to perfection, which enhancing its nutritional content.The method, called "periodic cooking," involves alternating the egg between boiling and cold water every two minutes for 32 minutes total.Experts explained why this method may make the egg more nutritious and provided tips for tryin…
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