Boiling eggs only at first glance seems like a task that does not require any special culinary skills.
Often the shell can be cracked, causing the protein to leak out right during cooking.
Sometimes an unpleasant situation occurs when the shell is so tightly attached to the surface of the egg that it is not possible to remove it without "losses".
It is for these reasons that experienced housewives have developed a lot of methods that allow them to cope with possible difficulties.
Why experienced housewives add a slice of lemon when boiling eggs
As it turns out, the citrus fruit helps eggs boil without any "accidents." Even if the shell is cracked, the lemon acid will not allow the white to escape.
Also, a slice of lemon will make the cleaning process much easier.
The lemon is added to the pan before the eggs are added. Instead of the lemon slice itself, you can add a spoonful of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Some housewives replace fresh fruit with a small amount of citric acid - the effect will be almost identical.
