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Hen egg white

Hen egg white is the clear portion surrounding a hen’s yolk, used in cooking and baking for its ability to foam or set when processed.

Hen egg white — illustrative ingredient image

About Hen egg white

Hen egg white is the clear portion of a hen's egg surrounding the yolk. It is used in cooking and baking, including preparations where its foaming or setting properties are useful. It may be separated from fresh eggs or sold as a packaged liquid or dried product.

Raw white is translucent and fluid, becoming opaque and firm when cooked. Its flavour is mild. Fresh, pasteurized liquid, frozen, and dried egg whites are distinct forms, and the name alone does not establish which one a particular record describes.

Ingredient type
other

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English

Hen egg white, dried

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Hen egg white nutrition & diet

Hen egg white nutritional value

Egg, white, raw, fresh

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
52kcal
Protein
10.9g
Carbs
0.7g
Fat
0.2g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Fresh, pasteurized liquid, frozen, and dried egg whites differ in processing and water content, so the measured form matters. Egg white should not be compared with whole egg or yolk.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Egg, white, raw, fresh ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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