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  • Egg Composition: A Breakdown of Chemical Components
    Eggs don't have a single chemical name. They are a complex mixture of various chemical compounds, including:

    * Proteins: Albumin (egg white), ovalbumin, ovotransferrin, lysozyme, etc.

    * Fats: Cholesterol, phospholipids, triglycerides.

    * Carbohydrates: Glucose, glycogen, sugars.

    * Vitamins: A, B12, D, E, K, riboflavin, niacin, etc.

    * Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, selenium, etc.

    * Water: About 75% of an egg is water.

    Therefore, it's more accurate to say that eggs are composed of a mixture of these chemical components rather than having a single chemical name.

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