You crack an egg for your homemade savory tart… and surprise: a small red spot in the yolk. Surprise, disgust, or questioning? We understand! This fairly common phenomenon intrigues, even worries. Is it a sign of poor quality? Can we still eat it? We lift the veil on this kitchen mystery that has happened to all of us at least once.
What exactly is an egg with a red spot?
No, this is not a sign of fertilization or a « stale » egg as we sometimes hear. In reality, this small reddish spot is nothing more than a tiny blood vessel. During the formation of the egg in the hen’s body, a vessel sometimes bursts slightly and leaves a mark on the yolk. This is neither unusual nor abnormal, and most importantly, it is not at all dangerous.
Should we throw it away?
Good news: absolutely not! The presence of this spot has no impact on the edibility of the egg. It is perfectly safe to eat, provided, of course, that it has been stored correctly and does not have any suspicious odors. In short, this small red dot is just an aesthetic detail that may be surprising, but it does not change anything regarding food safety.
