So if you see a prominent white strand in your egg, congratulations—you’re eating a fresh egg.
The word “chalaza” comes from the Greek word for “hailstone,” referring to the way the strand looks like a small, white pebble suspended in the white.
Why You Probably Never Noticed It Before
If this was the first time you noticed a chalaza, you’re not alone. Many people never notice them because:
They crack eggs into a hot pan. When you crack an egg directly into a hot frying pan, the egg white cooks
