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Why do we observe a greenish ring around the yolk of hard-boiled eggs?

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Why does this green circle actually appear?

The explanation is purely natural. When an egg is cooked for too long or at too high a temperature, two elements inside the iron in the yolk and the sulfur in the white react together. The result: a slight greenish deposit forms around the yolk.
Good news: it’s neither dangerous nor a sign that the egg is spoiled. It’s simply the mark of overcooking!

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