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Why is the yolk of a hard-boiled egg sometimes green? Is it safe to eat?

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Why is the yolk of a hard-boiled egg sometimes green? Is it safe to eat?

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The green ring around the yolk of a hard cooked egg happens because hydrogen in the egg white combines with sulfur in the yolk. The cause is most often related to boiling the eggs too hard for too long. The green ring can also be caused by a high amount of iron in the cooking water. The green ring is harmless and safe to eat. To avoid green eggs, hard-cook instead of hard-boiling eggs: 1) Place eggs in a single layer in saucepan. Add cold tap water and cover by at least 1 inch above the eggs. 2) Cover pan and bring to boil; turn off the burner. 2) Let stand for 15 minutes for large eggs (12 minutes for medium eggs and 18 minutes for extra large eggs).. 3) Drain. Immediately run rold water over the eggs.. This helps the green from forming around the yolks. 4) Store hard cooked eggs in the refrigerator and use within 1 week. Q: I’ve noticed a green tinge on the ham I bought? Is this normal/safe? A: A greenish or yellowish cast on cured meats is normal. It is caused by the way light is re

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