What Is That White Stuff in Eggs? (Spoiler: It’s Not What You Think!)

Does It Mean the Egg Is Fresh?
Yes! The more visible and firm the chalaza, the fresher the egg.
As eggs age, the chalaza loosens and becomes less noticeable. So if you see a strong, ropey chalaza? That’s a good thing!
Should You Remove It?
Should You Remove It?

Not unless you’re making something ultra-smooth, like:

Custard.