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Protein in egg whites is composed of amino acids. These amino acids can accept and donate hydrogen ions, which makes the protein an excellent buffer.

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It sure is. Egg whites are rich in protein. Proteins can bind to hydrogen atoms when the environment is too acidic or release hydrogen atoms when the environment is too alkaline.

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