raw egg whites?

GordyR · 12 Sep 2006 at 18:50

Nuking the eggs in the microwave for 15 seconds should remove any bacteria present and still leave them in pretty much a raw state.

VTR · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:03

I've had 1000's of raw egg whites and never been ill once, just drink them

A2Z · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:08

Gilly said:
Are you arguing?

i disagree with your point

Vulcan · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:08

Killa_ken said:
im poor i cant afford whey protein

It works out cheaper to buy whey.

Per 33g of egg white, there is only ~4g of protein.

Per 33g of whey, there is 26g of protein.

33g of whey = £0.33, a lot less than 6 eggs.

http://www.myprotein.co.uk

Gilly · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:11

A2Z said:
i disagree with your point

Fair enough. The process is called denaturation, read up on it

TheCrow · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:14

are u sure u need extra?

Not getting at u in any way, just make sure u doin enough exercise to make use of it.

Duradrum · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:15

Gilly said:
Fair enough. The process is called denaturation, read up on it

Cooking eggs does denature them, but certainly does not half the amount of protein

chimponarope · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:20

From my research cooking actually increases the bioavailability of the egg protein. There is also issues with raw eggs regarding biotin. Just buy some whey powder if you want to drink it. Tastes better too.

Gilly · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:22

Duradrum said:
Cooking eggs does denature them, but certainly does not half the amount of protein

Usable protein then, if we're talking semantics

Duradrum · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:24

Gilly said:
Usable protein then, if we're talking semantics

Do you have any sceintific studies to back this up? Honestly interested, not jsut starting an argument.

A2Z · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:25

Gilly said:
Fair enough. The process is called denaturation, read up on it

Denaturing doesn't destroy protein, it only changes the tertiary and quaternary structure of the protein - the amino acids are still there.

Gilly · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:27

Duradrum said:
Do you have any sceintific studies to back this up? Honestly interested, not jsut starting an argument.

There's something in the office. I'll try to remember to grab it tomorrow.

Duradrum · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:28

A2Z said:
Denaturing doesn't destroy protein, it only changes the tertiary and quaternary structure of the protein - the amino acids are still there.

This is exactly as I understood it.

AmDaMan · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:44

why chuck the yolk though? It has lots of vitamins and other goodies, the fat or calories from it are hardly going to make that much of a difference. An egg is one of the only things your body can use all of.

GordyR · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:46

AmDaMan said:
why chuck the yolk though? It has lots of vitamins and other goodies, the fat or calories from it are hardly going to make that much of a difference. An egg is one of the only things your body can use all of.

It's the old cholesterol argument mate. And it's one that I disagree with. Yolks are fine in my opinion. Though if you are like me and are eating 10+ eggs a day then dropping a few yolks is probably wise since when you are eating that many the amount of fat adds up quickly.

chimponarope · 12 Sep 2006 at 19:54

GordyR said:
It's the old cholesterol argument mate. And it's one that I disagree with. Yolks are fine in my opinion.

Me too, but I have spent years on keto diets