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Chemical compounds in eggshell- white and yolk

What are the predominating chemical compounds respectively in eggshell, white and yolk?

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The eggshell is basically made of calcium carbonate. The white, or albumen, is composed by albumin, a protein. The yolk is predominantly constituted of lipids but it also contains proteins and vitamins.

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