yolk

Golden egg heart

The yolk is the yellow part of an egg, surrounded by the white.

It provides nutrients for a developing embryo and is the fattier, richer portion when eaten: She likes her yolks runny.

Yolk extends to any similar substance, especially the oily secretion in sheep's wool.

emulsifier

lecithin

Natural emulsifying compound

vinaigrette · stabilizer · emulsion · sauce · dressing · blend · whisk · homogenize · dispersion · consistency

nutrient

cholesterol

Waxy lipid in blood

biotin · riboflavin · selenium · phosphorus · iron · zinc · omega-3 · lutein · carotenoids · calories

culinary

omelette

Folded cooked eggs

aioli · carbonara · flan · quiche · souffle · frittata · bearnaise · tempura · advocaat · scrambled

egg

albumen

Clear protein in eggs

embryo · fertilization · incubation · hatch · nest · clutch · brood · laying · chicken · duck

color

golden

Bright yellow, or precious

  • amberHardened ancient tree secretion
  • ochreIron-rich earth pigment
  • saffronCrocus-derived golden spice

orange · pale · deep · bright · vibrant · rich · creamy · marigold · sunflower · buttercup

richness

creamy

Smooth and rich

buttery · decadent · indulgent · silky · smooth · dense · thick · luxurious · glossy · coating

Categories
Opposites
egg component

yolkegg white

Clear protein surrounding yolk

albumen · white · eggshell · shell · membrane

Phrases
Family

egg yolk, yolks, yolky, yolked, egg yolks, yolkless, yolkier

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G