Egg Patty: Whole Eggs
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What it is
Whole eggs are the unseparated contents of a chicken egg, including both the yolk and the white. They are a common food source, often processed into various forms like liquid eggs or egg patties for convenience in packaged foods.
Why it's used
In food products, whole eggs provide structure, binding, and richness. They are used for their emulsifying properties, helping to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, and for their ability to coagulate and form a solid texture, as seen in egg patties.
Health notes
Whole eggs are a natural food ingredient and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are a good source of protein and various vitamins and minerals. Historically, there have been discussions about dietary cholesterol from eggs and its impact on heart health; however, current scientific understanding suggests that for most healthy individuals, dietary cholesterol has a less significant impact on blood cholesterol levels than saturated and trans fats.
Allergen info
Eggs are one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.