Eggs Soybean Oil
What is Eggs Soybean Oil?
Eggs are the reproductive cells of poultry, primarily chickens, consisting of a yolk and albumen (egg white). Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of soybeans, typically through pressing and solvent extraction, followed by refining.
Is Eggs Soybean Oil vegan?
No. Eggs Soybean Oil is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Eggs Soybean Oil a major allergen?
Eggs are one of the nine major food allergens.
What is Eggs Soybean Oil used for?
In packaged foods like cookies and cakes, eggs provide structure, moisture, emulsification, and leavening, while also contributing to flavor and color.
Is Eggs Soybean Oil safe?
Eggs are a common food ingredient, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
In packaged foods like cookies and cakes, eggs provide structure, moisture, emulsification, and leavening, while also contributing to flavor and color. Soybean oil acts as a fat source, providing moisture, tenderness, and extending shelf life, and also functions as an emulsifier.
Health notes
Eggs are a common food ingredient, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Soybean oil is also generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Neither ingredient is typically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA for an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI), as they are whole food components or widely consumed food oils rather than specific food additives.
Allergen info
Eggs are one of the nine major food allergens. Soybean oil is derived from soy, which is also a major food allergen.
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