Tag: Microwaving eggs

According to reports, hard-boiled eggs reheated in a microwave have been known to explode violently, even after being removed from the appliance, causing severe burns and other injuries. The serious dangers and several other downsides of microwaving eggs mean it is often best to avoid this cooking method altogether, especially for eggs in their shells or hard-boiled leftovers.

Cooking eggs, regardless of the method, makes their protein more digestible, with studies showing the human body can use 91% of the protein in cooked eggs versus only 51% in raw eggs. This initial insight helps address the common fear that heating methods, like microwaving, damage the nutritional quality of this dietary staple.