I had only ever read about this and never tried it before, but now I can say with authority that this is the correct method and all others are wrong.
credit to wondermark for where I heard of the idea http://wondermark.com/601/
#601; The Discovery that Changed the World

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Wondermark
@technomancy @thegibson I should do that with the Flamin’ Hot ones. The bright red dust gets under my nails and looks like I clawed the blood out of something. While that is a choice aesthetic sometimes, it can give the wrong impression other times