What are the other names for eggs on a label?
On a label, eggs can also appear as “Albumin”, “Ovalbumin”, “Lysozyme”, “Lysozyme (E1105)” or “Egg yolk”.
All 28 names
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Where are eggs found?
- Cakes, pastries and glazed breads use egg to bind and to shine.
- Mayonnaise and creamy dressings are made with egg yolk.
- Fresh pasta and many noodles contain egg.
- Meringues and some desserts are made from egg white.
Label code: E1105 (lysozyme)
E-number pageE1105 · Lysozyme
Are eggs a major allergen?
Yes. Eggs are one of the main food allergens, so packaged food must name them.
| Allergen | US | UK and Europe | Gulf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs | Required | Required | Required |
Sources checked 22 September 2026. All allergen guides
Which diets and allergies do eggs fit?
For eggs: vegan and egg-allergy profiles get Not for you; a vegetarian profile gets Heads up; dairy-free, gluten-free, peanut-allergy, sesame-allergy, soy-allergy and caffeine-free profiles get Fits you.
A packed product can still carry a “may contain” warning, so check the pack.
Do eggs fit you?
Pick what applies to you:
Pick at least one to see your answer.
What are eggs?
Eggs are a major allergen on food labels in the US, the UK, the EU and the Gulf. Egg proteins can appear under technical names such as albumin or lysozyme. Lecithin can come from eggs, soy or sunflower, so its source matters.
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.
More questions about eggs
Who looks out for eggs?
Eggs matter most to people with an egg allergy, and anyone following a vegan profile.
Are eggs vegan?
No. It comes from eggs.
Are eggs vegetarian?
It depends. Most vegetarians eat eggs, but some (such as lacto-vegetarians) don’t.
Do eggs fit an egg allergy profile?
No. It is egg, including albumin and lysozyme.
Sources and how to cite this guide
- US FDA: Food allergies
- UK Food Standards Agency: Allergen guidance
- European Union: Regulation 1169/2011 on food information to consumers, Annex II
- US FDA: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergen Labeling, Edition 5 (January 2025)
- FARE: Update to FDA guidance for food allergen labeling (tree nuts and coconut, January 2025)
- GCC Standardization Organization: GSO 9:2022, labelling of prepackaged food (current edition)
- GCC Standardization Organization: GSO 9/2013 English text, clause 5.2.5 (the allergen list as published)
- FAO/WHO international food labelling standard (CXS 1-1985, revised 2024)
To cite this guide: Bravoora, “Eggs on food labels: other names and where they hide”, bravoora.app/ingredients/eggs/, updated 11 October 2026.
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General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
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