Ever wonder what that cloudy substance on the egg white is? It’s called chalaza, and it is a sign of freshness. My eggs always have this cloudy substance and I wondered what it was and its purpose. The chalaza acts as an anchor to keep the yolk centered in the middle of the egg. The older the egg, the clearer the yolk is as the chalaza disappears. The following article (click here) is a nice read on 7 facts about eggs, including shell color, yolk color, chalaza, shelf life and nutrition. So next time you eat an egg, don’t frown at the chalaza, since it is a sign of freshness.
Facts About Eggs
