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moisture and caustic(basic) ingredients will cause foaming. What is actually happening is the oil is saponifying (producing soap). It's usually harmless and doesn't create soapy tastes {lye does that}. Baking soda in batters is often a major cause of this.

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The more moisture in the food, the more foam that rises to the top. If you put something really dry in oil, it will only bubble, but if you put something moist, it will foam more.

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