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I think the white strands in a raw egg are gross and I always remove them, even though it is a real pain.
I know that the chalazae as it is called is just what keeps the yolk in the center of the egg white. I have read that the more prominent it is the fresher the egg, and that it is not part of an embryo. Even though it is supposed to be fine to eat it, I just can't bring myself to do so. I also remove the red dot which means the egg has been fertilized.
I have been cooking for over 40 years and I don't remember seeing this in eggs until more recent years. Was I just not paying attention until more recently or have eggs changed? Does anyone else remove it?
I don't pick 'em out. They get hard along with the rest of the white part, which is my only requirement when eating an egg. I don't do snotty whites.
Chalazae have been a part of eggs since I can remember, and I grew up in the country with hens in the yard, as well as having raised my own layers for many years as an adult.
As far as the blood spot, it doesn't mean a rooster's been doing the hens. It's a natural occurrence, and the presence of one actually indicates freshness.
I remove the embryo. You need a spoon with a nice sharp edge on it because there is an invisble cord between the embryo and the yolk. Cut through the space next to the embryo then scoop up the embryo in the spoon.
I think the white strands in a raw egg are gross and I always remove them, even though it is a real pain.
I know that the chalazae as it is called is just what keeps the yolk in the center of the egg white. I have read that the more prominent it is the fresher the egg, and that it is not part of an embryo. Even though it is supposed to be fine to eat it, I just can't bring myself to do so. I also remove the red dot which means the egg has been fertilized.
I have been cooking for over 40 years and I don't remember seeing this in eggs until more recent years. Was I just not paying attention until more recently or have eggs changed? Does anyone else remove it?
We have free range chickens and well whenvever I cook my eggs:
overeasy, scrambled or whatever, I put some Cholula, or other salsa on them, along with my potatoes etc., that I don't even notice.
Red spots: no big deal either....ever have a rare steak..
I remove the embryo. You need a spoon with a nice sharp edge on it because there is an invisble cord between the embryo and the yolk. Cut through the space next to the embryo then scoop up the embryo in the spoon.
There's not an embryo unless the egg has been fertilized. Most hens don't even see a rooster these days. I'm just sayin'.
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