white squiggly stuff in eggs - Page 3

JoyGal · 06-13-2012, 08:34 PM

Yes, because I'm always the one to find that bite with the little hard lump in it in the brownies.

I told dh that he had to because everyone in the States did it

Then we actually saw a cooking show where the guy pulled them out too, so I wasn't totally wrong.

HomeWithMyBabies · 06-13-2012, 08:44 PM

I have never noticed them in a cooked food before. I think I would be taking them off then too. I also don't remember seeing them ever in my life up until we started getting cage free from up the street.

Little Forest · 06-13-2012, 09:18 PM

If you are eating eggs anyway, I don't see why not that bit.

Good protein, why waste it? Who is afraid of a little lump in your brownies?

Annainprogress · 06-14-2012, 03:08 AM

Usually I will even add it in if it clings to the shell

Beautiful Chaos · 06-14-2012, 05:45 AM

Interesting, I've never heard of anyone doing it

. So nope I don't.

3xblessed · 06-14-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macky

Yup, I always remove them because seeing them in the finished product (scrambled eggs, baking, whatever) always squicks me out. They feel gross if you're unlucky enough to find one in your mouth, too.

When I crack the egg, I dump out the white but keep the yolk in the shell (like you would dumping the yolk back and forth to separate the egg). If you turn the shell just so, you can get the "chalazae" (thank you

) to flop over the edge of the shell and just pinch them off. It only takes me a couple of extra seconds per egg, so it's no big deal.

This exactly!

Elora · 06-14-2012, 08:43 AM

No. I learned about this on PBS as a child, and tried to convince my granny that those were not embryos. She still took them out.

JustMandy · 06-14-2012, 08:46 AM

I love that this has 3 pages of squiggly stuff debate.

I have never thought twice about them.

Earthmummy07 · 06-14-2012, 09:00 AM

I have never ever seen an egg with one of those

and we have minutes old eggs from our own chickens for breakfast

PlateauMama · 06-14-2012, 11:06 AM

Yep, I've always taken them out, cause my mom does.

I use a fork, definitely don't stick my hands in there.

joysworld · 06-14-2012, 11:18 AM

I have never noticed it in my eggs. I do notice a small brown speck in most of my eggs though, but now white stuff.

simplegirl · 06-14-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crunchymum

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_white

You can see it in that picture, it's connected to the yolk. Ime when I pull it off, the egg yolk usually breaks.

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Ok, I'm such a nerd. I found out it called the "Chalazae". It anchors the yolk to the center of the white.

Oh no girl. I've mastered the art of keeping the yolk together. Well, I should anyways, since I've been doing it all my life.

and

for being a nerd. Who knew it had a name?!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by StoryOfGrace

It's pronounced "Sha-lay-zah"...and it's one of those fun words that I say every time I get the opportunity.

I've never even heard of taking it out.

I am so happy to see the pronunciation of it. Now it actually has a name to me!

Ladies....I find this thread to be SO validating for me. I'm so glad I can come to GCM and feel like I'm not the only woman to deal with such things.

And for those of you who have no clue what I'm talking about, it is very rare that it is not in an egg I crack. And I concur that finding it in your mouth in a yummy treat is

. Pulling it out is worth the time for me.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TradCathMamma

If you are eating eggs anyway, I don't see why not that bit.

Good protein, why waste it? Who is afraid of a little lump in your brownies?

I think it's a sensory thing, in all seriousness. My family seems to have an abundance of sensory issues which explains why we would all want to take it out, and not find it in our food later. I don't remember it ever tasting bad, just feels really weird.

RealLifeMama · 06-14-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlateauMama

rosesnsnails · 06-14-2012, 08:20 PM

I only read the first page, but it is called the chalaza cord. I don't remove it. Here's a good diagram:

http://www.victoriapacking.com/egginfo.html

Aw, man. I wasn't fast enough.

I think I learned the name of that thing in High School Ag.

I knew what it was called and what it was, but it took me a minute to figure out how to spell it correctly.

Cookie Momster · 06-14-2012, 08:25 PM

Nope, I've never noticed it once the egg is cooked.

06-13-2012, 08:34 PM	#31
JoyGal Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,570	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs Yes, because I'm always the one to find that bite with the little hard lump in it in the brownies. I told dh that he had to because everyone in the States did it Then we actually saw a cooking show where the guy pulled them out too, so I wasn't totally wrong. __________________ . Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you were born I loved you. Before you were an hour, I would give my life for you. This is the miracle of life. ~ Maureen Hawkins My Hygge Page

06-13-2012, 08:44 PM	#32
HomeWithMyBabies Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,062	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs I have never noticed them in a cooked food before. I think I would be taking them off then too. I also don't remember seeing them ever in my life up until we started getting cage free from up the street. __________________ Mom of 3

06-13-2012, 09:18 PM	#33
Little Forest Rose Garden Rich in girls. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth hills, Australia Posts: 6,915	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs If you are eating eggs anyway, I don't see why not that bit. Good protein, why waste it? Who is afraid of a little lump in your brownies? __________________ A traditional Catholic mamma ISFJ, DYT Type 2/1, Steiner-inspired mother to: Sweet Pea-DD1, Jan 04, 1/4 Tiger Lily-DD2, Jan 06, 2/1 Buttercup-DD3, Feb 08, 2/4 Dandelion-DD4, Nov 10, 2/3 Honeysuckle-DD5 March 13, 2/4 And there is DH too, ISTJ, DYT 4/2, I think!

06-14-2012, 03:08 AM	#34
Annainprogress Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 11,752	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs Usually I will even add it in if it clings to the shell __________________ Anna INfp (I think) single mum to DS 8 & DD 6 enjoying the adventure of WOH p/t Wielder of the Palette Knife of Chocolaty Brownieness rejoicing with those who have escaped abuse, and praying for those still trapped Unite! “I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” - Galileo Galilei

06-14-2012, 05:45 AM	#35
Beautiful Chaos Rose Trellis I live a wonderfully chaotic life! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,502	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs Interesting, I've never heard of anyone doing it. So nope I don't. __________________ Megan Starting a new chapter! Sofia (01) Madeline(04) Quin(08) <>< <>< <>< Imaginations Creations You will win sweet mamma!!! facebook me Trimming the fat 4 life formerly known as mammaof3

06-14-2012, 08:43 AM	#37
Elora Deactivated Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 16,426	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs No. I learned about this on PBS as a child, and tried to convince my granny that those were not embryos. She still took them out.

06-14-2012, 08:46 AM	#38
JustMandy Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Among the tall straight pines of the coastal plain. Posts: 5,797	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs I love that this has 3 pages of squiggly stuff debate. I have never thought twice about them.

06-14-2012, 09:00 AM	#39
Earthmummy07 Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 8,586	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs I have never ever seen an egg with one of those and we have minutes old eggs from our own chickens for breakfast Last edited by Earthmummy07; 07-19-2012 at 10:29 AM.

06-14-2012, 11:06 AM	#40
PlateauMama Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to find my bearings again in Texas. Posts: 2,341	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs Yep, I've always taken them out, cause my mom does. I use a fork, definitely don't stick my hands in there. This is reminding me of the "do you break your egg with one hand or two?" thread . __________________ L My princess Nisi (Jan. '06) My silver and gold Havi (April '07) My wild flower Zan (June '09) My hon bun Loam Loam (Oct. '16)

06-14-2012, 11:18 AM	#41
joysworld Deactivated ~I choose joy~ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,763	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs I have never noticed it in my eggs. I do notice a small brown speck in most of my eggs though, but now white stuff.

06-14-2012, 08:20 PM	#44
rosesnsnails Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,632	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs I only read the first page, but it is called the chalaza cord. I don't remove it. Here's a good diagram: http://www.victoriapacking.com/egginfo.html Aw, man. I wasn't fast enough. I think I learned the name of that thing in High School Ag. I knew what it was called and what it was, but it took me a minute to figure out how to spell it correctly. __________________ Jen Wife to J since 1994 Mom to J since 1998 Mom to J since 2000 Angel Baby Joshua Aaron 2003 Momma to J since 2009 (born 11 weeks early) Using my favorite smilely as often as I can, Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done-C.S. Lewis-from a letter To Mrs. L. Last edited by rosesnsnails; 06-14-2012 at 08:25 PM.

06-14-2012, 08:25 PM	#45
Cookie Momster Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,083	Re: white squiggly stuff in eggs Nope, I've never noticed it once the egg is cooked. __________________ ~ Single mama to five blessings ~ ~ one Tween two Young Thinkers and two Little Explorers ~ ISFP/Type 2 ~ Forgiveness happens when it becomes unimportant to hit back ~ Unite! ~

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