Why boil eggs with lemon: our tips

Between cracked shells, difficult peeling, and damaged egg whites, cooking hard-boiled eggs can quickly become a headache. However, a little grandmother’s trick, as surprising as it is effective, could well put an end to these daily inconveniences. Ready to discover this lemon secret that could make your daily kitchen life easier?

Why Your Eggs Are Giving You a Hard Time

We often think that boiling eggs is child’s play. But in reality, how many times have you found yourself with cracked shells in boiling water? Or struggling for minutes to peel them properly, only to end up damaging the white? Rest assured, you’re not alone. These minor problems are actually related to the fragility of the shell and the structure of the egg’s internal membrane.

The lemon trick that changes everything

Here’s the solution: Simply add a few lemon slices or  one to two teaspoons of lemon juice  to the water while it’s cooking. Yes, it’s that simple. And the effects are  very convincing  :

  1. Easy peeling

     

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