Red Spot on Raw Egg: What Is It and Can You Eat It?

 Many people notice small, red lumps in raw egg yolks. For some, these spots don't pose a problem, while others are tempted to throw them away immediately.

Those who are disgusted by the sight of blood droplets in the yolk consider them to be an underdeveloped bird embryo and are repulsed by the very thought of consuming such a product. Imperfect eggs end up in the trash. There's also a slightly different approach: the blood clot is removed from the egg, and the rest is used.It is a misconception that blood in the yolk indicates an undeveloped embryo.

Red spots on the egg are simply blood clots. They result from the rupture of small blood vessels in the hen's ovaries. The blood has nothing to do with reproduction or the hen's health.

Blood clots are caused by a genetic factor that occurs at the beginning or end of the animal's life cycle. Other causes of bloody drops may include vitamin deficiencies in the diet or liver disease. In either case, such eggs are completely safe and can be consumed without concern.