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

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Other Strange Things You Might Find in Eggs

The chalaza is probably the most common “weird” thing people notice in an egg, but it’s not the only one.

Here are a few other things you might see and wonder about.

Blood Spots

Blood spots are small red or brown spots that can appear in or around the yolk. They occur when a tiny blood vessel ruptures during the egg’s formation.

They can look alarming, but they