“What the Green Ring on Your Boiled Egg Really Means”

makes it easier to remove the shell without damaging the egg white.
Storage: Unpeeled hard-boiled eggs can be refrigerated for up to one week. Once peeled, consume within 2 to 3 days.
Why are eggs healthy?
Eggs are not only easy to prepare and versatile, but also an important nutritional supplement. Tap the photo to see the full recipe.

Hard-boiled eggs are among the most popular classics in the kitchen – whether as a quick snack, in a picnic basket, on sandwiches, or as a source of protein in a salad. But when peeling and halving them, one often encounters a phenomenon that puzzles many home cooks: a greenish-gray ring around the yolk. This unusual appearance often raises doubts – has the egg perhaps gone bad, is harmful to health, or simply inedible? In fact, this discoloration is not dangerous, but a completely harmless chemical process triggered by improper or overcooked eggs.