Eggs bind, glaze and lighten many foods you might not expect. People with an egg allergy, and anyone following a vegan profile.
Quick facts
| Type | Allergen |
|---|---|
| Label code | E1105 (lysozyme) |
| Often found in | Cakes, pastries and glazed breads, Mayonnaise and creamy dressings, Fresh pasta and noodles, Meringues and some desserts |
| Other names | Albumin, Ovalbumin, Lysozyme, Egg yolk, Egg powder, Mayonnaise, Meringue |
Does Eggs fit you?
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What is Eggs?
Eggs are a major allergen on food labels in the US, the UK and the EU. Egg proteins can appear under technical names such as albumin or lysozyme. Lecithin can come from eggs, soy or sunflower, so its source matters.
Where is Eggs found?
- Cakes, pastries and glazed breads
- Mayonnaise and creamy dressings
- Fresh pasta and noodles
- Meringues and some desserts
What other names does Eggs use on labels?
Who looks out for Eggs?
People with an egg allergy, and anyone following a vegan profile.
Yes. Eggs is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Diets and allergies
| Vegan | Not for you | It comes from eggs. |
| Vegetarian | Heads up | Most vegetarians eat eggs, but some (such as lacto-vegetarians) don’t. |
| Milk allergy / dairy-free | Fits you | Yes. |
| Gluten-free | Fits you | Yes. |
| Peanut allergy | Fits you | Yes. |
| Sesame allergy | Fits you | Yes. |
| Egg allergy | Not for you | It is egg, including albumin and lysozyme. |
| Soy allergy | Fits you | Yes. |
| Avoiding caffeine | Fits you | Yes. |
How does Bravoora check for Eggs?
Bravoora looks for egg under its technical names too, and treats lecithin with an unknown source as something to check, not a guess.
Questions about Eggs
What is Eggs?
Eggs are a major allergen on food labels in the US, the UK and the EU. Egg proteins can appear under technical names such as albumin or lysozyme. Lecithin can come from eggs, soy or sunflower, so its source matters.
Where is Eggs found?
Cakes, pastries and glazed breads, Mayonnaise and creamy dressings, Fresh pasta and noodles, Meringues and some desserts.
What other names does Eggs use on labels?
Albumin, Ovalbumin, Lysozyme, Egg yolk, Egg powder, Mayonnaise, Meringue.
Is Eggs a major allergen?
Yes. Eggs is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Is Eggs vegan?
No. It comes from eggs.
Is Eggs vegetarian?
It depends. Most vegetarians eat eggs, but some (such as lacto-vegetarians) don’t.
Does Eggs fit an egg allergy profile?
No. It is egg, including albumin and lysozyme.
How does Bravoora check for Eggs?
Bravoora looks for egg under its technical names too, and treats lecithin with an unknown source as something to check, not a guess.
General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
