Topic: Egg Bloom

The guest addresses the practicalities of "slonking" raw eggs, arguing that heat degrades essential nutrients and enzymes. He dismisses concerns about salmonella as overhyped, noting that the US practice of scrubbing eggs destroys the protective "bloom" membrane, which is why they require refrigeration. He also debunks the theory that raw egg whites cause biotin deficiency in humans, claiming the human digestive system handles it differently than rats.

Greg Carlwood shares a personal story from a recent trip to Texas involving a local meat vendor and the purchase of un-refrigerated eggs. He explains the biological function of the "bloom" on eggs and highlights the tax incentives Texas offers for maintaining livestock on private property.