hold the yolk in place.
Most eggs have two chalazae — one attached to each side of the yolk. They work somewhat like tiny anchors, keeping the yolk suspended near the center of the egg.
So if you see a white, rope-like structure connected to the yolk, you’re not looking at something dangerous.
You’re looking at normal egg anatomy.
Is the White String a Sign of a Fresh Egg?
A visible chalaza can actually be a good sign.
As eggs
age, the albumen — the egg white — gradually becomes thinner. The chalaza
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