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Illustration of a poached egg in gently simmering vinegar-acidulated water, with tight, set whites surrounding a runny yolk

Food & Cooking

November 29, 2025

The vinegar splash in poached eggs that keeps whites tight : how acid sets protein instantly

Learn how a splash of vinegar keeps poached egg whites tight: the science of acid-setting proteins, best vinegars, ratios, and step-by-step poaching technique.

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