Boiled egg

Boiled Egg

A boiled egg is a common food item, made by boiling an egg in its shell in water. The boiling process can create different levels of firmness in the yolk, depending on the length of time the egg is boiled.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbɔɪld ɛɡ/

Etymology

The term "boiled egg" comes from the English words "boil" (from the Old English bylcan, meaning "to bubble up") and "egg" (from the Old Norse egg), referring to the method of preparation and the main ingredient.

Preparation

Boiled eggs can be prepared to different levels of firmness, including soft-boiled and hard-boiled. The difference lies in the boiling time: a soft-boiled egg is boiled for a shorter time, which results in a runny yolk, while a hard-boiled egg is boiled for a longer time, resulting in a fully set yolk.

Nutritional Value

Boiled eggs are a good source of protein, vitamin D, and B vitamins, among other nutrients. They are also low in calories.

Related Terms

• Egg
• Soft-boiled egg
• Hard-boiled egg
• Poached egg
• Scrambled eggs
• Fried egg

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Boiled egg
• Wikipedia's article - Boiled egg

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