Topic: Protein Coagulation

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Podspeeding
Episode 1535 1:33:11 - 1:35:25

1535: Podspeeding

Egg Salting Controversy, Culinary Chemistry

The debate over whether to salt eggs before or after cooking is revisited. While some chefs and listeners argue that pre-salting makes eggs tough or gray, a listener provides a chemical explanation suggesting that salt actually helps proteins coagulate at lower temperatures, resulting in more tender eggs.