define albumin vs albumen

Albumenis the common name for the clear liquid (also called Egg white) contained within anegg.The primary natural purpose of egg white is to protect the yolk and provide additional nutrition for the growth of theembryo.

Thealbuminsare afamilyofglobular proteins, the most common of which isserum albumin.Albumins are commonly found inblood plasma, and are unique from otherblood proteins.