What is the name of the protein found in egg white?

The protein found in egg white is called ovalbumin. Ovalbumin is the main protein component of egg white and represents approximately 54% of the total protein content in a chicken egg. It is a complete protein, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids required by the human body for growth and maintenance. Ovalbumin denatures and coagulates when exposed to heat, which is why egg whites solidify when cooked.