Recent social media conversations have left many Nigerians asking a disturbing question: Are street vendors and commercial food sellers actually adding detergent to water when boiling eggs?
Reports and viral posts circulating online suggest that some vendors use laundry detergent or soap flakes in boiling water. Proponents of this unsafe shortcut allegedly believe it serves two main purposes:
Cleaning the shell: Giving the eggs a brighter, cleaner appearance.
Easier peeling: Making the shell slip off faster without tearing the egg white.
However, health experts and food safety advocates are urging the public to stop and understand the extreme danger behind this practice.
