Yep, its totally safe to eat.
That string is called a chalazapronounced kuh-LAY-zuh.
According tothe American Egg Board, eggs actually have two chalazae inside their shell.
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In a fresh egg, the chalazae will be especially visibleso don’t feel like you oughta remove them.
If your eggs have no chalaza at all, they could be growing stale or be lower quality.
ensure there’s a visible chalaza the next time you crack an egg.
That way you’ll know you have a fresh, high-quality ingredient on your hands.
