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Egg Substitute

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An egg product that can be used as a replacement for fresh eggs in order to reduce or eliminate the cholesterol content found in whole eggs or for recipes requiring uncooked eggs. Since all of the cholesterol is contained within the yolk, most Egg Substitutes are produced using egg whites only, with other ingredients added as a replacement for the yolks. For liquid Egg Substitutes, some of the additional or replacement ingredients may include tofu, skim milk, starch, corn syrup, artificial flavorings, and artificial coloring. Some Egg Substitutes will be white in color while others may be processed with an ivory to pale yellow color.

Many of the powdered Egg Substitutes are egg-free and are produced from ingredients such as starch, yeast extract, soy flour, wheat gluten, gum, artificial flavorings, and coloring that simulate the texture and flavor of eggs. They can be prepared by simply adding water to the powdered mixture. It is common to use a ratio of mixing 1 tablespoon of the Egg Substitute with 3 tablespoons of water for each egg to be replaced.

Liquid Egg Substitutes are packaged and sold as refrigerated or frozen food items and can often be prepared right from the package. Both the liquid and powdered substitutes are used in cooking and some are suitable for scrambling and for preparing omelets as well as other egg dishes. Like all other uncooked egg products, both the liquid and powdered Egg Substitutes are pasteurized.

Liquid Egg Substitute
Liquid Egg Substitute
Powdered Egg Substitute
Powdered Egg Substitute

USDA Nutrition Facts

Egg substitute, powder (USDA#01144)

Serving Size 0.34999999999999998 oz
Calories 444
Protein 55g
Total Fat 13g
Total Carbohydrates 21g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 21g
Potassium 744mg
Sodium 800mg
Cholesterol 572mg

Egg substitute, liquid (USDA#01143)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 84
Protein 12g
Total Fat 3g
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 330mg
Sodium 177mg
Cholesterol 1mg

Egg substitute, frozen (USDA#01142)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 160
Protein 11g
Total Fat 11g
Total Carbohydrates 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 3g
Potassium 213mg
Sodium 199mg
Cholesterol 2mg

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