# Ever heard of an egg-yolk omelet?

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**Created:** [October 25, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-heard-of-an-egg-yolk-omelet/973768 "2022-10-25T17:52:41Z")\
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> [@Broomstick](#):
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> I am dubious about that, but allergies can be weirdly specific at times (as I know from experience, unfortunately).

I didn’t know this, but apparently allergy to egg whites specifically seems to be the most common egg allergy according to the Mayo Clinic (and conforms to a poster’s experience above):

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> Both egg yolks and egg whites contain proteins that can cause allergies, but allergy to egg whites is most common.

> **[Egg allergy-Egg allergy - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/egg-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20372115)**
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> Egg allergy can cause a serious reaction in children and adults. Here's how to recognize egg allergy symptoms, and what to do if a severe reaction occurs.

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