What does the green circle around the eggs mean?

Why does a green circle appear around the egg yolk?
It’s often at these moments that doubt arises: that greenish ring may seem suspicious. However, it’s neither a freshness issue nor a specific problem. This phenomenon is simply related to cooking.

When an egg is exposed to heat for too long, a natural reaction occurs between the elements in the egg white and the yolk. The result: this thin greenish layer appears around the yolk.

Good news: this doesn’t affect the
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flavor or overall quality of the egg.