custards or some baked goods, you can strain the mixture if you want an especially smooth texture.
But for ordinary scrambled eggs, omelets, fried eggs, or boiled eggs, there’s no practical reason to worry about it.
Why Does the Yolk Need to Stay in Place?
The chalaza helps keep the yolk centered inside the egg.
Think of it as a natural suspension system.
An egg develops with the yolk surrounded by egg white, while the chalaza helps maintain its
position. This structure also has a role in protecting the developing
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