What is the "bloom" of an egg?
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The bloom, cuticle, or cuticula is a natural protective covering of an that helps keep bacteria from invading the porous shell.
It also helps to regulate the loss of moisture from the egg. It is a thin coating and will be removed if you wash the egg.
It also helps to regulate the loss of moisture from the egg. It is a thin coating and will be removed if you wash the egg.
