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Are Boiled Eggs with Green Rings Around the Yolk Safe to Eat, According to a Food Expert

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It’s so disappointing when you slice open a boiled egg and see a green ring around the yolk. But what causes that discoloration, and is the egg still okay to eat?

What Causes a Green Ring Around the Yolk?

“A green ring sometimes seen around the yolk of a hard-boiled egg results from a reaction between sulfur in the egg white and iron in the yolk,” says Alexandra Kazaks, PhD, member of the Institute of Food Technologists’ Nutrition Division. “This reaction produces ferrous sulfide, a compound with a greenish-gray color. The ring appears where the yolk and white meet.”

This reaction tends to happen when the eggs aren’t very fresh or if they are cooked too long. “The longer the egg is cooked and the higher the temperature, the more pronounced the sulfur and iron reaction can be,” Kazaks says. She explains the science behind the green:

  • Cooking the egg for a long time encourages the breakdown of proteins in the egg white, which causes the release of more sulfur and iron
  • Cooking eggs at high temperatures speeds up that chemical reaction
  • If the eggs cool slowly, that chemical reaction continues, encouraging a green ring to form

Although the ring might be unattractive in your deviled eggs, there’s nothing dangerous about it. “The green ring is harmless,” Kazaks says. “It’s just a sign of prolonged heat exposure or older eggs. While it may affect the egg’s appearance, it does not indicate the egg is unsafe to eat.”

Does the Green Ring Affect Taste or Texture?

Because the green color can be caused by cooking an egg too long, overcooking can affect the taste and texture. “In general, overcooking eggs can make the whites rubbery and yolks seem dry and chalky, and they may even have a faint sulfur smell that affects the taste,” says Kazaks. “However, a green ring is mostly a visual issue, not something that significantly affects flavor or texture.”

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How to Prevent Green Rings on Boiled Eggs

The best way to prevent a green egg ring is by boiling and cooling the eggs just right. Kazaks says to start with fresh eggs, if you can find them. They have a higher pH, which lowers the production of hydrogen sulfide gas.

She suggests cooking eggs at a gentle simmer and not a rolling boil, then timing the cooking depending on what degree of doneness you want. After, place the cooked eggs in an ice bath to stop any further cooking and chemical reactions.

The Best Way to Boil an Egg

When it comes to getting a great boiled egg every time, experts and home chefs are divided if you start with your eggs in cold water or boiling water. 

“Starting eggs in cold water means the eggs heat up gradually, which helps cook them more evenly and reduces the chance of cracking. However, it requires some careful timing,” Kazaks says. “On the other hand, putting eggs straight into boiling water cooks them faster, but also a higher risk of cracking, especially if the eggs are cold.”

Whichever way you decide, Kazaks offers a tip to make peeling eggs easier. “After cooling, gently tap the egg on a hard surface to crack the shell. Roll it slightly to loosen the shell, then peel from the wider end where there’s usually an air pocket,” she says. “Peeling the egg under cold running water can help wash away any small shell fragments and make the process smoother.”

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