That White Strand in Your Egg Isn’t a Flaw — Here’s What It Means

Its job is to keep the yolk centered inside the egg white, acting like a support that prevents the yolk from shifting too much. Most eggs have two chalazae, although only one is usually easy to see after cracking the shell.

The chalaza can also reveal how fresh an egg is. In fresh eggs, it appears thicker, firmer, and more visible. As the egg ages,continue reading …