While I was baking, I cracked an egg and the whole thing was a pinkish-red color. I haven't been able to find much specific information through google... Does anyone know for certain why some eggs are like this, and how dangerous are they to eat? (Obviously I didn't use the whole thing, but if i cracked it into what I was making and couldn't get all of the "white" out, is that bad?)
2006-12-16 08:06:36 · 11 answers · asked by katylineberry 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
That's why you should always crack your eggs in a separate bowl one at a time before adding into the rest of your ingredients so you can check the egg. It was fertilized. I don't believe you're supposed to eat those.
2006-12-16 11:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Ndpndnt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the egg has been fertilised ' an embryo grows inside. If you see red it means there is blood, and most likely there is a small embryo growing inside.
I personally dont eat these. But in some cultures they specifically pick fertilised eggs to eat. I dont think its dangerous' but its like adding chicken to your cake.
2006-12-16 08:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by The Ascending Serpent 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the red in a egg is blood from the chick being to mature when they take them to get the ready for the public...happens to me sometimes too...
2006-12-16 08:14:12 · answer #3 · answered by mzpurrty43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some Asian countries the partially formed bird embryo is eaten and people live to tell the tale. I wouldn't use it for baking.
2006-12-16 08:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by Honest Opinion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is an egg that has been fertilized. the red is the blood of the baby chicken. you probably shouldnt have used that egg
2006-12-16 08:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by littlehey5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This egg has been fertilized but did not become a chick. That is why it was red that was blood.
2006-12-16 08:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by darby 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with them. They were eggs that were fertilized but the baby chick didn't come about.
2006-12-16 08:10:45 · answer #7 · answered by Mudder/ Gi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the 'bird' inside has actually begun to form. If you cooked it well enough then it would not be harmful. But there are old wives tales that say no to use them or they will bring bad luck!
2006-12-16 08:08:56 · answer #8 · answered by Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave those eggs. There's been news recently about some eggs being harmful if consumed, they show similar signs, such as the red colour.
2006-12-16 08:08:36 · answer #9 · answered by xander24a 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Serpent is indeed correct. It is blood. It wouldn't hurt you, but I think I'd try another instead.
It was due to a little bleeding in the ovary....nothing serious.
2006-12-16 08:08:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋