and actually a sign of a fresh, high-quality egg.
The name: “Chalaza” comes from the Greek word for “hailstone,” referring to the way the strand looks like a small, white pebble suspended in the white.
The function: It suspends the yolk in the center of the egg, protecting it from breaking. Without it, the yolk would drift and easily rupture.
The sign of freshness: In fresh eggs, the chalazae are thick and prominent. As eggs age, the chalazae dissolve and become less visible. So if you see a prominent white
