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I Thought the White String in My Egg Was Something Dangerous—The Truth Completely Surprised Me

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This is not a sign of spoilage. It’s often due to the hen’s diet or the presence of a rare pigment called oocyanin. The eggs are safe to eat.

A ring around the yolk after hard-boiling. This happens when eggs are overcooked. The greenish-gray ring is a chemical reaction between the iron in the yolk and the sulfur in the egg white. It’s harmless but continue reading …

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