albumen

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Albumen is a type of protein that is soluble in water. It is found in various biological substances, most notably as the primary component of egg white. In eggs, albumen serves to protect the embryo and provide water. The term "albumen" was historically used for water-soluble protein systems, including egg white, even if they contained proteins other than true albumins.123

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