Is it true: A single large egg contains 6.3 grams of protein — split almost evenly between the white (3.6g) and ?

A single large egg contains 6.3 grams of protein — split almost evenly between the white (3.6g) and the yolk (2.7g).

Is it true: Ancient Egyptians incubated eggs in large mud-brick ovens called 'Egyptian ovens,' some holding up t?

Ancient Egyptians incubated eggs in large mud-brick ovens called 'Egyptian ovens,' some holding up to 4,500 eggs at a time. The technique dates to at least the 4th century BCE.

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Cooking eggs actually increases the bioavailability of their protein. Your body absorbs about 91% of cooked egg protein versus only 51% of raw egg protein.

Source: Journal of Nutrition, 1998

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The protein avidin in raw egg whites binds to biotin (vitamin B7) and can cause biotin deficiency if consumed in large quantities over time. Cooking denatures avidin, solving the problem.

Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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