Chinese Chefs Say Eggs Boiled In Boys' Urine Have Health Benefits

Dongyang, Zhejiang province, eastern China - In eastern China, the season of boiling eggs in boys' urine has begun. Every year in early spring time, the urine of prepubertal school boys is collected and boiled with eggs. It is a traditional Chinese delicacy.
Spring eggs hard-boiled in children's urine have been a treat in this part of China for centuries.

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The urine is gathered from local schools. The eggs are then boiled in the liquid, first with their shells on and then with them off, for a day and a night.
Gourmet cooks and fans of the delicacy are now trying to convince people outside China to "fully appreciate" the traditional Chinese cuisine.
Local residents say the eggs have unique health benefits. Some say consuming the eggs might help to stop fevers and concentrate for those feeling sluggish or sleepy. The eggs are also said to decrease body heat, promote better blood circulation and generally reinvigorate the body.
However, not everyone is so enthusiastic about the "effectiveness" of the traditional food, with many refusing to taste it. Also, Chinese medical experts warn about sanitary issues concerning using urine to cook the eggs.