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chalazae

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chalazae
strands of albumen which come from each pole of a bird's egg and suspend the yolk in the approximate center of the egg. The chalazae are often twisted because of rotation of the yolk.

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5 large egg yolks, chalazae (cordlike strands of egg white protein that are attached to the yolks) removed with fingers (eliminates need to strain pastry cream after cooking)
 
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