Why is there foam in the water of simmering green beans, bacon and onion? We have done this for years and have never seen this? Pan was rinsed well.

Carolyn
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pierino
pierino May 5, 2016
The foam is protein being released into the water. If you've done this before I'm surprised you haven't seen it happen. This process always produces a bit of "scum". It's easily removed but is harmless to consume.
 
Carolyn
Carolyn May 5, 2016
Thank you!
 
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