Ingredient

Yolk

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Egg yolk acts as a natural emulsifier, helping to bind oil and water together, …

What it is

Egg yolk is the yellow, nutrient-rich part of an egg. It is surrounded by the egg white and enclosed by the eggshell. The yolk contains fats, vitamins, minerals, and proteins, and it is the source of the egg's color.

Why it's used

Egg yolk acts as a natural emulsifier, helping to bind oil and water together, which is why it's common in mayonnaise and salad dressings. It also adds richness, flavor, and color to baked goods, sauces, and desserts.

Health notes

Egg yolk is a source of nutrients like choline and vitamin D. While egg yolks contain cholesterol, current dietary guidelines suggest that cholesterol in food has less impact on blood cholesterol levels than previously thought for most people. The FDA considers eggs to be a safe and nutritious food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated eggs and their components.

Allergen info

Egg is one of the 9 major food allergens recognized by the FDA. Therefore, egg yolk is considered a major allergen.

Products containing Yolk

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FRESH & EASY, LLC Signature Chicken Caesar Wrap Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 185kcal 11.9Protein 7.0Fat 18.9Carbs Borough Park Bakery, LLC Dairy Delights, Chocolate Swirls Cookies & Biscuits 429kcal 7.1Protein 17.9Fat 0.1Carbs The Chocolate Box, Inc. Mayonnaise, Truffle Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 733kcal 0Protein 80Fat 0Carbs R G Gunnoe Farms Inc. Fresh Salads Deli Salads 82kcal 1.8Protein 2.3Fat 14.6Carbs Bay Valley Foods, LLC Cain, Chipotle Ranch, Cain, Chipotle Ranch Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 567kcal 0Protein 56.7Fat 10Carbs Borough Park Bakery, LLC Dairy Delight Raspberry Swirls Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 429kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 60.7Carbs Lipton Dressing, Spicy Caesar Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 333kcal 3.3Protein 30Fat 6.7Carbs Lipton Wish-Bone, Light Honey Dijon Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 233kcal 0Protein 16.7Fat 20Carbs Del Maximo Foods LLC Panettone Breads & Buns 338kcal 7.6Protein 10.8Fat 54Carbs Creative Games, Inc. Balsamic Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 357kcal 0Protein 32.1Fat 21.4Carbs Alanric Food Distributors, Inc. Venetian Panettone Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 388kcal 7.5Protein 15Fat 53.8Carbs RT Wholesale, LLC. Turkey Wrap Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 74% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 211kcal 11.9Protein 9.7Fat 17.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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