albumen
/ælˈbjuːmən/
noun
- The clear, thick liquid part of an egg, also called egg white.
- The recipe calls for three egg whites, so you'll need to remove the albumen carefully.
- She separated the yolk from the albumen to make a meringue.
- Albumen is rich in protein and is often used in cooking and baking.
- A protein substance found in seeds, such as in grains and nuts.
- Some seeds store albumen to feed the embryo during germination.
- Scientists study the albumen in barley to improve crop yields.
- The albumen in wheat provides nutrients for the growing plant.
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