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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> wrote:
>> I know what opaque means. I do not know how to to when they are. I
>> mean they're white and without cutting them open how do I tell?
>
> No need to cut them open. You can tell by looking and even touching in
> the
> center. Any pink in the center? Are they firm? Any pink when you turn
> them over? Opaque. About 6 minutes total; no longer than 10. Otherwise
> you get rubber scallops.
>
> Jill
>
Jill, I've not seen any pink scallops. Should I eyeball them closer to
observe a pinkish tint? They look more on the greyish side than pink to me.
Thanks,
Dee Dee