2007-10-02 12:16:12 · 5 answers · asked by artform.purist 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
it's sulfur compounds in the eggs being released, such as hydrogen sulfide, the rotten egg smell.
Also, when hard boiled eggs are overcooked and not cooled off properly, the green ring is Iron (Ferric) Sulfide. http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ciqtips-eggs.shtml
2007-10-02 12:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The perfect hard boiled egg has a tender white, ... An overcooked egg has a green coating on the yolk, a rubbery white and often smells of sulfur. ...
2007-10-02 12:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by :-o 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They r not always stinky unless you have them 4 a long time.
2007-10-02 12:20:12 · answer #3 · answered by ~Ellie-boo~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MMmmm, stinky eggs. Yummo! LOL
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2007-10-02 12:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but after I eat a lot of them with beer, I enjoy the smell of my spicy gas, In the morning.
2007-10-02 12:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by Alex C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋