Egg White
The antimicrobial proteins in egg white are an evolved biological defense system protecting the developing embryo from microbial invasion. Egg white contains antimicrobial proteins including lysozyme, which kills gram-positive bacteria by…
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The antimicrobial proteins in egg white are an evolved biological defense system protecting the developing embryo from microbial invasion. Egg white contains antimicrobial proteins including lysozyme, which kills gram-positive bacteria by destroying their cell walls. Ovotransferrin in egg white sequesters iron to deprive bacteria of a key growth nutrient. Consuming large quantities of raw egg whites depletes biotin; cooking the egg white fully eliminates this risk.