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An egg is a round or oval body laid by the female of many animals. It consists of an ovum surrounded by layers of membranes and an outer casing. Most edible eggs, including bird eggs and turtle eggs, consist of a protective shell, the albumen (egg white), the vitellus (egg yolk), and various thin membranes. Every part is edible, although the eggshell is generally discarded. Nutritionally, eggs are considered a good source of protein and choline.

Other Names: 蛋 (Chinese), 卵 (Japanese), البيض (Arabic), Яйцо (Russian), Huevo (Spanish) All Translations
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:''Also see: List of egg topics''. An egg is a round or oval cell laid by the female of any number of different species, consisting of an ovum surrounded by layers of membranes and an outer casing, which acts to nourish and protect a developing embryo and its nutrient reserves. Most edible eggs, including bird eggs and turtle eggs, consist of a protective, oval eggshell, the albumen (egg white), the vitellus (egg yolk), and various thin membranes. Every part is edible, although the eggshell is generally discarded. Eggs are considered a good source of protein and choline. Because of this, the egg falls in the ''Meats'' category under the Food Guide Pyramid. Roe and caviar are edible eggs produced by fish.

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