Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by composition]
6. organic material
7. protein
8. albumin (general protein)

Anotations

Scope note:

Egg white protein used in the food industry and in photographic emulsions, particularly those dating to the 19th century. For the more general meaning of the naturally occurring, water-soluble protein found in egg white, milk, and blood, use "albumin (general protein)."