I Thought the White String in My Egg Was Something Dangerous—The Truth Completely Surprised Me

and looked at it before cooking. And even then, it took me a minute to realize what I was seeing.

 

Is the Chalaza Safe to Eat?
Yes. Absolutely.

The chalaza is made of protein, just like the egg white. It’s completely safe, completely edible, and contains nothing harmful.

 

 

 

 

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Some people remove the chalaza for aesthetic reasons (if they’re making something that requires a perfectly smooth egg white, like certain desserts or meringues). But you can leave it in without

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