Ingredient

Fresh Eggs

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Eggs are used in baking and cooking for their binding, emulsifying, and leavening properties. …

What it is

Fresh eggs are laid by female birds, most commonly chickens for human consumption. They consist of a shell, egg white (albumen), and egg yolk. Eggs are a natural source of protein and nutrients.

Why it's used

Eggs are used in baking and cooking for their binding, emulsifying, and leavening properties. They contribute to the structure, richness, and color of foods like cakes, cookies, and breads. They are also used as a topping or ingredient in many savory dishes.

Health notes

Eggs are a nutrient-dense food, providing protein, vitamins, and minerals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists eggs as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated eggs. Research on the relationship between egg consumption and health outcomes like heart disease has yielded mixed results, with current dietary guidelines generally supporting moderate egg intake as part of a healthy diet.

Allergen info

Eggs are one of the 9 major food allergens identified by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Fresh Eggs

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LU Lu, Bakeri Bistiks Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 7.3Protein 25.7Fat 58.8Carbs Panettone All' Amaretto CHIOSTRO DI SARONNO Panettone All' Amaretto Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 410kcal 12.1Protein 16.9Fat 49.4Carbs SCAR PIER Classico Panettone Breads & Buns High in saturated fat — 42% DV per serving 369kcal 7.4Protein 13.9Fat 52Carbs Colomba Easter Cake Without Candied Orange Pandorata, Orange FIASCONARO Colomba Easter Cake Without Candied Orange Pandorata, Orange Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 446kcal 3.6Protein 22.9Fat 56.6Carbs ECI Storage and Logistics, Inc. Euroclassic, Authentic French Black & White Madeleines Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 459kcal 7.0Protein 23.6Fat 53.9Carbs Artacus Twin Hill Ranch, Mini Apple Bread Breads & Buns 316kcal 2.6Protein 13.2Fat 47.4Carbs Aaron Chang Photo Active Wear, Inc. Pandoro Tiramisu Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 38% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 395kcal 6.2Protein 17.4Fat 52.9Carbs Chiu Hop Company Everything Sandwich Rolls Breads & Buns High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 256kcal 10.3Protein 1.9Fat 50Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Select, Wide Egg Noogles All Noodles 368kcal 15.8Protein 3.5Fat 68.4Carbs Premier Organics, Inc. Sarajevo, Shortbread Tea Biscuts Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 433kcal 7.3Protein 23.5Fat 48.2Carbs Aaron Chang Photo Active Wear, Inc. Panettone Milano Breads & Buns High in saturated fat — 29% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 372kcal 6.4Protein 13.5Fat 55.6Carbs Aaron Chang Photo Active Wear, Inc. Melegatti, Baby Panettone Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 370kcal 8Protein 15Fat 51Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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