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"Bobo Bonobo®" > wrote in message
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> On May 8, 4:50 pm, TFM® > wrote:
>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>> ...
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>> > Terry wrote:

>>
>> >> If memory serves, swirling is supposed to keep the egg together
>> >> better. The acid in lemon juice or vinegar more quickly denatures the
>> >> proteins on the surface of the egg white, so the egg spreads out less.
>> >> At least that's the theory.

>>
>> > That's what I vaguely remember. My guess is that the effect is
>> > minimal -
>> > OTOH, I might not be using enough acid.

>>
>> 880 micrograms is optimal.

>
> Jeez, dude. That's the kind of dose that could send a novice to the
> nuthouse.



I don't recall ever claiming to be a novice.

TFM®
(My, hasn't this thread gone to shit)