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When boiling water, is it best to use cold or hot water?.

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Use cold water instead of hot for cooking: hot water will contain more dissolved minerals from your pipes, which can give your food an off-flavor, particularly if you reduce the water a lot. Water that's been frozen or previously boiled will boil faster.

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