Green Ring on Egg Yolk Explained

🥚 What Does the Green Ring Around a Boiled Egg Yolk Mean?
When you notice a green or gray ring around the yolk of a hard-boiled egg, it’s not a sign that the egg is spoiled. Instead, it’s a natural chemical reaction that happens during cooking.

⚗️ Why Does It Happen?
When eggs are boiled too long or at too high a temperature, the sulfur in the egg white reacts with the iron in the yolk, forming a compound called ferrous sulfide. This compound creates that greenish or gray ringaround the yolk.

🔥 Main Causes:
Overcooking: The longer the egg cooks, the more likely the reaction will occur.
Slow Cooling: Leaving the eggs in hot water after boiling lets the reaction continue.
High Alkalinity: Water that’s more alkaline (less acidic) can speed up the color change.