Ingredient

Sweetened Egg Yolk

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add sweetened egg yolk to improve texture, add richness, and act as an …

What it is

Sweetened egg yolk is made by mixing egg yolks with sugar. The sugar acts as a preservative and also helps to create a smoother texture. It is often used in desserts and baked goods.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sweetened egg yolk to improve texture, add richness, and act as an emulsifier, helping to bind ingredients together. It is commonly found in ice cream, cakes, pastries, and other desserts.

Health notes

Sweetened egg yolk is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Egg yolks are a source of nutrients like choline and vitamin D. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated egg products. Typical consumption as part of a balanced diet is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Egg is one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA. People with an egg allergy should avoid products containing sweetened egg yolk.

Products containing Sweetened Egg Yolk

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CHIOSTRO Gin & Lemon Panettone, Gin & Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 373kcal 7.2Protein 14.5Fat 53.0Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Lemon Amaretto Authentic Italian Dessert, Lemon Amaretto Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving 274kcal 3.5Protein 13.3Fat 35.4Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Chocolate Explosion Authentic Italian Dessert, Chocolate Explosion Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 72% DV per serving 257kcal 5.3Protein 7.1Fat 41.6Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Strawberry Cheesecake Authentic Italian Dessert, Strawberry Cheesecake Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 292kcal 6.2Protein 14.2Fat 35.4Carbs Caramel Sea Salt Gelato, Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 200kcal 4Protein 7Fat 31Carbs

H E Butt Grocery Company Tiramisu Italian Gelato, Tiramisu Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 224kcal 4.3Protein 10.3Fat 30.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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