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 |
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 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 are eggs found?
- Cakes, pastries and glazed breads
- Mayonnaise and creamy dressings
- Fresh pasta and noodles
- Meringues and some desserts
What other names do eggs use on labels?
Who looks out for eggs?
People with an egg allergy, and anyone following a vegan profile.
Yes. Eggs are one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
Diets and allergies
| Your profile | Eggs | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Eggs are not a milk ingredient. |
| Gluten-free | Fits you | Eggs do not contain gluten. |
| Peanut allergy | Fits you | Eggs are not peanut. |
| Sesame allergy | Fits you | Eggs are not sesame. |
| Egg allergy | Not for you | It is egg, including albumin and lysozyme. |
| Soy allergy | Fits you | Eggs are not soy. |
| Avoiding caffeine | Fits you | Eggs do not contain caffeine. |
“Fits you” means eggs are not the thing that profile avoids. Packaged products can still carry a “may contain” warning, so always check the pack.
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 are 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 are eggs found?
Cakes, pastries and glazed breads, Mayonnaise and creamy dressings, Fresh pasta and noodles, Meringues and some desserts.
What other names do eggs use on labels?
Albumin, Ovalbumin, Lysozyme, Egg yolk, Egg powder, Mayonnaise, Meringue.
Are eggs a major allergen?
Yes. Eggs are one of the major food allergens that must be declared on labels in the US, the UK and the EU.
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.
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.
