![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Eggs trap pockets of air in foods, causing them to expand during heating. This gives food its structure and prevents it from falling apart. Eggs help combine ingredients and hold them together. They contribute to the structure, color, flavor, and consistency of baked goods in the following ways ( 4): Some people may need to avoid eggs due to egg allergies, while others avoid them for personal health, environmental, or ethical reasons.Įggs serve several purposes in baking. Vegans avoid consuming animal products for various reasons, including health purposes, environmental concerns, and/or ethical reasons regarding animal rights. Some individuals follow a vegan diet and choose not to eat meat, dairy, eggs, or any other animal products. And others may not realize they’re allergic until they’re well into adulthood. While most children who are allergic to eggs become tolerant over time, some individuals remain allergic their entire lives. Other studies suggest it may take until age 16 to outgrow an egg allergy ( 3). One study indicated that 50% of children will outgrow the allergy by the time they are 3 years old, with 66% outgrowing it by the age of 5 ( 2). Egg allergyĮggs are the second most common food allergy in the United States ( 1). Allergies and dietary preferences are two of the most common. There are various reasons why you may need to find a substitute for eggs in your diet. Reasons why you might need to replace eggs ![]()
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