In a message dated 11/14/98 9:59:34 AM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Carol wonders: How many of you folks out there eat raw egg white? My personal take on eggs is that only the yolk should really be eaten, raw or cooked. I say this because my limited understanding is that the white is more like skin and feather conditioner for the growing chick, not nourishment in the same way as the yolk. Any comments? C >> Carol: The white is also concentrated protein. Very difficult for the body to metabolize, and the single biggest cause of premature aging and chronic disease. Ironically, people trying to escape the choleserol in egg yolks consume "egg beaters" thinking they are making a wise choice and it is more detrimental than the yolk. FWIW: gerry