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How long to boil an egg?

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Boilthe eggs.If the time is too short,the yolkhas not fully coagulated, which might be unhygienic if consumed;if it's too long, the egg becomes overcooked and the texture is poor.Many people may wonder how long to cook an egg just right?Nutrition experts suggest that 8 minutes is perfect.
Nutrition experts say they conducted some experiments,testingboiled eggs,discovering that for a normal-sized egg, about seven or eight per pound, when placed in boiling water and boiled for 8 minutes after the water starts to boil, the yolk is just fully coagulated.Some people prefer half-cooked yolks,but nutrition experts warnthat eggs and other poultry eggs might be contaminated with Salmonella,so consuming undercooked eggs may pose certain food safety risks.
Boiling an egg for too long also affects the absorption of protein.Therefore, when boiling eggs, it's important to control the heat properly.The size of the egg can affect cooking time; smallerfree-range