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A Note on “Bloody Egg Whites”

Occasionally, you might see a pinkish or reddish tint to the egg white. This is rarer and is caused by porphyrin, a natural pigment that can seep from the shell membrane into the white. Like blood spots, this is not a sign of spoilage or fertilization, and the egg is safe to consume after cooking.

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