Although boiling eggs might appear easy, many people commit typical blunders without understanding the dangers.

1. Tea and Eggs Boiling

This combo is risky. Tannic acid, found in tea, combines with the protein in eggs to create a substance that slows intestinal motility, which can cause constipation, exhaustion, or even poisoning.

2. Eggs Boiling Too Long

Eggs lose some of their nutritious value if they are boiled for more than 15 to 20 minutes. Eggs lose some of their nutritional benefits when they are overcooked because the iron and sulfur mix.

3. Water Added While Boiling

When eggs are boiled with water added, they may crack. The fractured shells reduce the nutritional value of the egg by making it more difficult to peel and perhaps introducing microorganisms.

4. Eggs that are undercooked

Although eating undercooked eggs raises the risk of bacterial illnesses like Salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, stomach problems, or food poisoning, many people enjoy soft-boiled eggs.

5. Boiled eggs left overnight

Because boiled eggs can contain dangerous germs like E. coli, which can lead to food poisoning or stomach problems, they shouldn’t be left overnight. Eggs are classified by the CDC as having a high risk of foodborne illness.