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chalaza

Glutinous mass of transparent albumen (see albumin supporting the yolk inside birds' eggs. The chalaza is formed as the egg slowly passes down the oviduct, when it also acquires its coiled structure.
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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)
SUMMER ROYALTY FRESH FRUIT TARTS CELEBRATE THE SEASON'S BOUNTY by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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