Eggs Whites.

[ummmm]

Am I right in thinking that egg whites shouldn't be whisked in plastic bowls when you want to whisk them to soft peaks?

I might have dreamt that...I often dream about food.

[snags]

'' plastic bowls are not recommended because they have porous surfaces that can trap fat particles even after washing. That’s bad because any trace of fat - no matter how minimal - can destroys egg foams ''

For this very reason I like to use a fine porcelain Ming vase, gently whisking the whites with plaited hair from unicorn tails...

[diddlydo]

I always whip egg whites in plastic bowls and have never encountered a problem.

[Patsy33]

Plastic scratches harbour bacteria.

[ummmm]

Lol Snags....nice to see you :-)

[ummmm]

That makes sense, Patsy. I only have to whisk 3 egg whites, do you think I'll get away with a cereal bowl?

[Patsy33]

Yes or Pyrex dish.

[Islay]

Egg whites can be whisked in plastic bowls they just have to be clean - I always whisk in plastic and have never ever had an issue.

[ummmm]

I'll let you know shortly :-)

[mccfluff]

snags is lying about the ming vase, i have it on good authority he's using china's chamber pot

[wolf63]

I've never whisked an egg

[Prudie]

I think 3 whisked will over flow a cereal bowl if you're aiming for meringue type consistency.

[ummmm]

The cereal bowl worked, to the rim though.

Prudie...I've made Mars bar mousses...

They taste pretty damn good :-)

[Prudie]

Wow they sound fairly delicious ;-)

[snags]

''Mars bar mousses''

Pleb ;)

[B00]

oooo they sound delicious- and easy!

found a recipe and saved it.

Ta ummmm :-)

[ummmm]

BOO...it was a bit rich for me, I'd use less cocoa powder...

I'm going to try it with mint aero's ... :-)