Why do we put salt for boiling eggs?

Question

Why do we put salt in water while boiling eggs?

Also, how long should I boil it. Please reply soon, I've already put 3 eggs on gas stove (5 minutes ago)...

Answer 1

I never use salt for boiling eggs.

boil for 15 minutes, drain add cold water ann ice let cool

Answer 2

Boiling Eggs With Salt

Answer 3

Q: Why do shells stick to hard-boiled eggs? How can I peel them easily?

A: We've seen a lot of questions recently about hard-boiled eggs. For some, the problem is the shells sticking, others want to know how to prevent that "green halo" from forming around the yolk. Fear not, if you cook your hard-boiled eggs properly the yolks will be a beautiful yellow and the shells will slip right off.

First, let's address the issue of eggs sticking to shells. To prevent this, use eggs that are a week to 10 days old. Older eggs have a different pH from new eggs, which researchers say affects peeling. We also find that cooling eggs immediately after cooking in an ice bath makes them easier to peel.

But really, what good is an easy-to-peel egg if it is going to have that ugly green center? The green is made by the iron in the yolk combining with the sulfur in the white. Heat is a big foe of this chemical reaction. The longer you cook eggs, the more likely you are to end up with that green ring. The trick is to cook eggs just until the yolk is set without overcooking them. Removing the eggs from the hot water to an ice bath immediately after cooking will also help prevent the green from forming.

The best way to make easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs with pure yellow centers is to place the eggs in a pot of cold water and add a teaspoon of salt. Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and remove from heat and let sit for 13 minutes. Drain the eggs and immediately place in an ice bath until completely cooled. Drain and enjoy your perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs.

–Food Network Kitchens

Answer 4

You put the salt in to help get the shells off the eggs when you go to peel them. Also, bring the eggs to a boil then cover and turn off and leave for 20 minutes. Don't move from that burner though and don't remove the lid.

Answer 5

Periodically pull one egg out of the boiling water. Attempt to spin it on the counter. When the egg spins without wobbling, it's boiled.

The salt changes the boiling point of water slightly (higher). The difference is trivial.

Answer 6

adding salt increases the temperature of the water so it'll cook faster, and u shouldn't put the eggs in the water for more than 10 mins

Answer 7

To make the water boil faster and season whatever you're cooking. It depends on how you want them soft, medium, hard. Four to six minutes of boiling respectively to desired doneness.

Answer 8

you have to review this site, it is very funny, never will i think again when adding salt to water,

mom used to say it also helped keep the eggs from cracking, but i prefer the opinions at the following site

Answer 9

Most people thinks it helps to peek eggs but if you tap a crack on the largest end of the egg where the air pocket s, you can pinch thru the skin and peel mire easily.

Answer 10

actually saltwater boils at a lower temp. about 20 min should do it
also for all you uninformed;
salt doesn't increase water temp or the ocean would be hot and by lowering the boiling point you actually reach the boiling point faster and use less gas/electricity