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

don’t look closely. Most people don’t examine their eggs before cooking. They crack, cook, and eat without scrutinizing.

The only reason I noticed mine was because I cracked the egg into a clear glass bowl and looked at it before cooking. And even then, it took me a minute to realize what I was seeing.

Egg white powder

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Is the Chalaza Safe to Eat?
Yes. Absolutely.

The chalaza is made of protein, just like the egg white. It’s completely