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

Is the Chalaza Safe to Eat?

Yes. Absolutely.

The chalaza is a normal part of the egg and is made primarily of the same proteins found in the egg white. It’s completely edible.

Some people remove the chalaza for aesthetic reasons, particularly when they’re preparing recipes where they want an exceptionally smooth egg mixture. But there’s no need to remove it for safety.

You can simply leave it in and cook the egg as usual.

And despite how strange it might look, the chalaza isn’t a sign that the egg