Meaning
egg white
- The clear protein-rich liquid inside an egg that turns white when cooked.
In a sentence
Per preparare le meringhe occorrono solo gli albumi montati a neve.
To make meringues you only need stiffly beaten egg whites.
Hai separato bene l'albume dal tuorlo?
Did you separate the egg white from the yolk properly?
L'albume è un alimento ricco di proteine e privo di grassi.
Egg white is a food rich in protein and free of fat.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| albume | masculine · singular |
| albumi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday cooking, 'chiara d'uovo' or 'bianco d'uovo' are very common synonyms.