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Egg white is also called Albumen, it is made of three layers - thin outer layer, a thick layer rich in ovomucin and another thin white layer surrounds the egg yolk. The main function of the egg white is to protect the egg yolk and provides necessary nutrition to it for the growth. Egg white is an excellent source of pure natural protein. It is said that an egg white contains 15% of protein approximately and 17 calories.

Eggs are one of the healthiest foods. They come with lots of nutrients and essential for good health. Eggs are full with Carbs, protein and micronutrients; they are great in taste and one of the most popular foods around the world. Egg yolks and whites, both are very nutritious and excellent for the health. It is always a good idea to wash the eggs before cracking them to avoid any kind infections.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two carotenoids of the xanthophyll family of carotenoids. Xanthophyll is a yellow carotenoid pigments found in plants, animal fats and in egg yolks. Lutein and Zeaxanthin both carotenoids have yellow pigments and can be found in yellow color foods and in other colored foods as well. Lutein can be found in dark green vegetables such as spinach, collard greens, kale etc and Zeaxanthin can be found in corn, orange peppers, oranges, and tangerines etc.