Ingredient

Dry Egg Yolk

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use dry egg yolk as an emulsifier, binder, and for its richness and …

What it is

Dry egg yolk is the separated yolk from a chicken egg that has been dehydrated. The process typically involves pasteurizing the liquid egg yolk and then removing most of the water through methods like spray drying. This results in a shelf-stable powder.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use dry egg yolk as an emulsifier, binder, and for its richness and color. It helps ingredients blend together, adds moisture, and provides a desirable golden hue. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes, cookies, muffins, and pastries, as well as in some pasta and processed meat products.

Health notes

Dry egg yolk is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated egg products. Typical consumption levels are not associated with adverse health effects. Egg yolks contain cholesterol, but dietary cholesterol's impact on blood cholesterol is considered less significant for most people than previously thought, according to current dietary guidelines.

Allergen info

Egg is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Dry egg yolk is derived from eggs and is therefore an allergen.

Products containing Dry Egg Yolk

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DIERBERGS Mini Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 400kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 43.3Carbs Waldo's Gourmet Foods, Inc. Pound Cake Loaf Carrot With Cream Cheese Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 360kcal 4Protein 12Fat 64Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Bill Knapp's, Old-Fashioned Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnut Holes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 309kcal 4.4Protein 8.8Fat 55.1Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Old-Fashioned Cinnamon-Sugar Dunkers Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 329kcal 5.9Protein 8.8Fat 58.8Carbs Adam Matthews, Inc. Yellow Caramel Cake, Yellow Caramel Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 382kcal 4.0Protein 18.4Fat 51.3Carbs Maxim's Nutricare Inc Old Fashioned Premium Cake Donuts, Old Fashioned Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 430kcal 5.3Protein 21.9Fat 57.0Carbs The Kroger Co. Tres Leches Traditional Mexican Vanilla Cake Soaked In ""3 Milks"" With A Hint Of Caramel And Topped With Whipped Cream, Tres Leches Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 286kcal 4.5Protein 16.5Fat 29.3Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Old-Fashioned Nutty Dunkers Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 459kcal 2.7Protein 21.6Fat 54.0Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Double-Glazed Dunkers Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 243kcal 5.4Protein 5.4Fat 48.6Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Maple Glazed Doughnut Holes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 411kcal 2.9Protein 20.5Fat 58.6Carbs Phil's Cake Box Bakeries, Inc. Mini Decadent Cakes, Strawberry, Coconut, Lemon, Italian Rum Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 329kcal 2.4Protein 14.1Fat 50.6Carbs Bill Knapp's, LLC Dunker Doughnuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 382kcal 2.9Protein 13.2Fat 61.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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