Can Proteins Withstand Heat? Exploring Denaturation and Beyond
                                
                                
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                                According to one study, heating causes the protein albumin in egg white to denature, resulting in the translucent liquid becoming an opaque, solid mass. This common example raises a critical question: Can proteins withstand heat, and what exactly happens when they are exposed to high temperatures?