2007-11-13 11:06:12 · 3 answers · asked by tlf 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
You're talking about that white stringy thing. It's called a chalaza (KAL-a-zuh). Since there are two of them attached to the yolk, they're usually referred to in the plural, or chalazae (KAL-a-zai). Their purpose is to keep the yolk centered in the egg during the yolk's development into a bird--sort of like the ends of a hammock. Yeah you can eat them. When you cook it, you can't really see it either.
2007-11-13 11:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by chuck 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's fine to eat.
It is a membrane. This is what keeps the uncooked, uncracked egg safe for months at room temperature. once it is is cooked in the shell, the membrane draws away from the shell (microscopically of course) and allows the pores in the shell to be revealed, and bacteria can get it.
2007-11-13 19:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it sickening & every time I try to remove it the yellow runs,So much for all that.
2014-09-28 19:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by Gwen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋