Do you know the difference between PYREX and pyrex?

[Barriehie]

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You need irregularities on a surface to give the bubbles something to form on otherwise the water can become superheated. Superheated is hotter than boiling but it hasn't changed state to a gas so the slightest bump can be just what is needed to flash boil the water, spell steam explosion. The spaghetti is irregular, even though it looks and feels smooth, it's just rough enough to work.

It's like the reverse of seeding clouds to make it rain.

 

[TastyReuben]

otherwise the water can become superheated. Superheated is hotter than boiling but it hasn't changed state to a gas so the slightest bump can be just what is needed to flash boil the water, spell steam explosion

Yep. A lot of people will say that’s so rare it’s not a concern, or call it utter BS, but I’ve seen it happen at work, complete with calling the ambulance to tend to the poor soul who didn’t know that.

I have a bunch of wooden skewers, so that’s what I use.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Yep. A lot of people will say that’s so rare it’s not a concern, or call it utter BS, but I’ve seen it happen at work, complete with calling the ambulance to tend to the poor soul who didn’t know that.

I have a bunch of wooden skewers, so that’s what I use.

I can guarantee it with one soy milk. It happens every time I over heat it in the microwave.

2 minutes 30 secs isn't hot enough. 3 minutes and it's super heated! Every single time without fail.

 

[vernplum]

You need irregularities on a surface to give the bubbles something to form on otherwise the water can become superheated. Superheated is hotter than boiling but it hasn't changed state to a gas so the slightest bump can be just what is needed to flash boil the water, spell steam explosion. The spaghetti is irregular, even though it looks and feels smooth, it's just rough enough to work.

It's like the reverse of seeding clouds to make it rain.

Plus you get to eat a piece of partially cooked spaghetti after. I'd use penne rigate personally.

 

[JAS_OH1]

Me too on boiling in a kettle. It's more controlled and has holding options.

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