So, how exactly does heat kill Salmonella? Well, it's quite simple really - when eggs are cooked, the proteins in the bacteria start to denature, making it impossible for them to function. It's like a heat-induced game of bacterial survival, and Salmonella just can't keep up.
But here's the thing - not all cooking methods are created equal. Frying and boiling are great ways to kill Salmonella, but poaching and soft-boiling might not be enough to do the trick. That's because these methods don't always get the eggs hot enough to kill the bacteria - yikes!
