What's the white stuff that comes out of salmon?

Chef's answer
albuminThe white stuff on salmon is called albumin. Albumin is a protein that exists in the fish in liquid form when it's raw, but coagulates and becomes semi-solid when you subject the salmon to heat, whether that's in the oven, on the stove, or on the grill.
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Albumin is a blood protein that measures whether you are eating enough protein. An albumin of 4.0 or higher helps digestion, healing and fights infection. Eggs are the best protein you can eat..
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