Egg White (Noun)
Meaning
The white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water; "she separated the whites from the yolks of several eggs".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She carefully separated the egg white from the yolk and whipped it until it became stiff and frothy.
- The recipe called for three egg whites, which she carefully measured out and added to the mixing bowl.
- Egg white is a good source of protein and is often used as a nutritious additive in health foods and supplements.
- The chef gently folded the beaten egg white into the batter to give the cake a light and airy texture.
- In many recipes, egg white is used as a binder to hold ingredients together and add structure to the final product.