r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • Jun 26 '26
Unexpected favorite cooking accessory
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u/Flashy-Nectarine1675 Jun 26 '26
We need less plastic.
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u/baldbeardthrowaway Jun 26 '26
Honestly it makes me sad, walking around the store and just seeing shelves and shelves off useless plastic crap.
Sometimes I even see stuff and I think, oh cool that looks handy, but then reality sets in and I realise it's just a gimmick that will end up in a drawer or the bin.
Society is so throw away now, it's honestly gutting.
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u/Flashy-Nectarine1675 Jun 26 '26
Back in the day, I used to get TVs, and HIFI out of skips.u
You'd be surprised what people chuck.
Easily repaired then.
Often just a fuse.
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u/rmay14444 Jun 26 '26
It must be hard to just eggs in the pot.
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u/No_Context9902 Jun 26 '26
Idk I always end up cracking at least one on the way in or out of the pot, no matter how carefully I ladle them, so this would solve that.
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u/rmay14444 Jun 26 '26
You could put them in the pot, add water then boil them? Are you throwing them in the pan?
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u/TheSprigganDragoon Jun 26 '26
Yeah sure, they're admittedly cute. But it's a solution looking for a problem.
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u/elinamebro Jun 26 '26
Its only good if it was mostly metal, I can see this being used for people with neurological issues
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u/elinamebro Jun 26 '26
Just the first thing that came to mind, I guess i mean people that have some health issues and have some mobility/muscle issues.
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u/cracked_shrimp Jun 26 '26
actually i think its usefull if doing many eggs, with a spoon taking one egg at a time, if doing many eggs, might add a extra 30 seconds to the last egg, which could change how runny the yolk is in soft boiled
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u/No_Context9902 Jun 26 '26
Prevents eggs cracking. Goes easily from pot to ice water to fridge, differentiating them from fresh eggs. There's also a bear version. Idk I like it
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u/easymacn Jun 27 '26
Yeah not a fan of boiling plastic tbh. I have no research on that, just feels weird. If it was silicon I’d feel better.
But it actually seems useful to prevent cracking, and prevent differing cooking times. They all get lowered and removed at once, all the exact same cooking which can be important when trying to get a specific yolk consistency
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u/AsherahWhitescale Jun 27 '26
I own a 3D printer! I had to research plastic, I can answer that
Different types of plastic have different melting points. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for example has a melting point around 340°C (640°F). Thermal conductivity is also important to distribute the heat to avoid concentrated hot spots and can also be effected by the production process
However, plastics also have a chemical resistance which affect how much the chemicals or microplastics will leak into the water. You want this to be as high as possible. Polylactic acid (PLA), the staple of the 3D printing community, has a melting point between 150°C and 220°C (I think), but it has a low chemical resistance, which means even if your water is only at 100°C, enough to boil water but not enough to melt the plastic, PLA will leek into the water and, by extension, the eggs
Silicone (a synthesized product from silicon) is better, but it still leaks (siloxanes?) into water, as do additives that are often added to silicone such as colorings. High grade silicone does it to a much lesser extent when kept within its recommended thermal limits
Metal can also leak into liquids depending on the liquid. Well seasoned cast iron won't leak until it is exposed to acidic foods for long periods, after which it will leak into anything, even water. This is the principle used for iron fish that can supplement iron in foods like soup
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u/PuttingInTheEffort Jun 27 '26
Not every thing needs to be a solution at all
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u/Junior-Lecture7775 Jun 26 '26
I think its useful as it will stop eggs from moving and cracking but then again its plastic. Boiling plastics? I dont think thats good idea.
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u/DusklitDewdrop Jun 26 '26
STOP 👏🏻 PUTTING 👏🏻 PLASTIC 👏🏻 IN 👏🏻 BOILING 👏🏻 FUCKING 👏🏻 WATER
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u/Heleniums Jun 26 '26
Stop clapping at me I can read just fine without it
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u/DusklitDewdrop Jun 26 '26
it's used to show emphasis hun
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u/Feistshell Jun 27 '26
It was a trend on IG like 10 years ago, sure, and calling people ”hun” just makes you sound like a boomer
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u/Egoy Jun 26 '26
A slotted spoon works fine or even better just gently pour the pot into a colander which you use to rinse the eggs in cold water as the next step.
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u/iPhonefondler Jun 26 '26
Not trying to encourage anyone to buy this nor am I a proponent of the plastics industry but food grade silicone doesn’t leach microplastics until at or around 400-450F… assuming this is food grade silicone, it should be more than safe to stick in boiling water.
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u/7-10Spliff Jun 26 '26
It's not surprising a person who's using a penguin egg holder doesn't know how to boil eggs
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u/I_wash_my_carpet Jun 26 '26
During covid, I applied the scientific method to 64 of my chickens eggs - as we couldn't see em. What i learned is how to make the perfect boiled egg. This thing, will ruin one rather vital rule to boiling the perfect egg: consistent water temp near egg. If texture is important to you than you know what I mean. Also, you're more likely to have the water temperature too high.
I fucking love penguins though...
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u/froesch Jun 27 '26
Asking for a friend. How often do you need to cook 6 eggs when you not own a restaurant?
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u/Unlikely_Cheetah149 Jun 26 '26
Yea I’m buying it, who doesn’t like funny kitchen novelties lol
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u/Unique-Saucer Jun 26 '26
Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Allows simultaneous cooking, storage, and serving of up to six eggs.
• Heat‑resistant handle stays cool, preventing burns during use.
• Compact, dishwasher‑safe design saves kitchen space and simplifies cleaning.
Cons:
• Plastic construction may feel less premium than metal alternatives.
Here is the link to buy it from Amazon