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 strand in your egg, congratulations—you’re eating a fresh egg.
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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.
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