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The heat from the boiling water cooks the egg, as it would if you would fry it. The shell keeps the egg white and yolk in it's natural shape/form but it is still cooked all the way though. Boiling an egg is healthier than frying it; it helps you avoid unwanted fats that come from cooking oils.

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