Egg Shade
What is Egg Shade?
Egg Shade is a food coloring made from egg yolks. The yolks are processed to extract and concentrate the natural yellow and orange pigments, primarily carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin.
Is Egg Shade vegan?
No. Egg Shade is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Egg Shade gluten-free?
It is not a source of gluten.
Is Egg Shade a major allergen?
Egg Shade is derived from eggs, which are one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Egg Shade used for?
Manufacturers use Egg Shade to add or enhance yellow and orange colors in food products.
Is Egg Shade safe?
Egg Shade is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food coloring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use Egg Shade to add or enhance yellow and orange colors in food products. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes, cupcakes, muffins, and pastries, as well as in some frozen desserts.
Health notes
Egg Shade is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food coloring. It is derived from natural sources and is not associated with significant health concerns when consumed at typical levels. International bodies like JECFA have also evaluated food colorings derived from natural sources.
Allergen info
Egg Shade is derived from eggs, which are one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA. It is not a source of gluten.
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