know about the mysterious white string in your egg.
What Is That White String?
That white, twisty, slightly opaque strand is called the chalaza (pronounced kuh-LAY-zuh). Plural: chalazae.
It’s a natural protein structure that holds the yolk in the center of the egg. Think of it as an internal suspension system—a set of tiny ropes that anchor the yolk to the membrane of the eggshell, keeping it from bouncing around and rupturing.
The chalaza is made of the same protein (keratin) as the egg white. It’s completely edible, completely safe,
