I found a red spot in a raw egg, I'm afraid to eat it, I call my mother-in-law for advice.

Can I eat chicken eggs that have a red spot in their yolk? Some people immediately throw out such eggs, others try to remove the inclusions. And others cook like nothing happened. Which one is right and where does this suspicious reddish clot come from? The answers are in our article.



There is a belief that the red spot on the border of the yolk and protein is the embryo of the chicken. This is nothing more than an urban legend. In fact, such spots are found in 15% of eggs. And they are found even in chickens that have never seen a rooster.



The fact is that during the formation of an egg, it is surrounded by a bag impregnated with small vessels. When ripening, the egg is released and passes through the egg. At the same time, the capillaries of the mother-chicken sometimes break off and fall into the yolk.



Interestingly, this phenomenon is more characteristic of eggs with brown shells. According to statistics, red spots can be found in 18% brown and only 0.5% white eggs. It affects the appearance of unappetizing clots and the age of chickens. Older ones are more common.



So that eggs with impurities do not go on sale, they are illuminated by a strong light source. And since dark eggs are more difficult to enlighten, it is not always possible to detect red spots in them.

Still. Is it dangerous to eat eggs with red spots? No, no danger to humans eggs with interspersed do not represent. This is just an aesthetic defect that does not interfere with the use of eggs in food.

Quality chicken treasures should be clean (without feathers and litter), without cracks, match each other in size and weight. According to Russian standards, each egg should be stamped with markings. This allows you to know the category of eggs and the maximum shelf life.



The shell of a fresh egg should have a matte, not a glossy color. If you apply a fresh egg to the ear and shake, then no sounds should be heard (gurgling). If the egg is too light, it may mean that it is already dry and may be rotten.

The fresher the eggs, the less likely that bacteria have fertilized in them. Therefore, you need to buy only those that are stored in the refrigerator (cold slows the growth of bacteria). But how to make sure the product is fresh? It's very simple. Put the egg in the water and watch it. If it sinks to the bottom and lies on its side, then the egg is fresh.



And if it remains on the surface of the water and looks out, this is a sure sign of spoiled product. In addition, this trick will help determine the expiration date of the egg. If it has sunk to the bottom, but it remains to “stand”, it can no longer be stored for a long time.

Hippocrates once said, “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are sick.” Therefore, to find a good figure and well-being, it is important to choose those products that bring the greatest benefit to the body.