Red Spot in Raw Egg: What Is It and Can You Eat It?

Many people notice small red lumps in the yolk of raw eggs. For some, the presence of these spots is not a problem, while others are inclined to immediately throw away such eggs.

Those who feel disgusted by the sight of drops of blood in the yolk assume it is an undeveloped bird embryo and are disgusted by the mere thought of consuming such a product. Imperfect eggs end up in the trash. There is also a slightly different approach: the blood clot in the egg is removed and the rest is used.

The view that blood in the yolk is an undeveloped embryo is erroneous.

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