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Eggs are a common ingredient
in many food including, breads, cereals, many baking products, and
more. Here are a couple of recommendations for egg substitutes: For
each egg, use one of the following in your every day recipes. These
substitutes work well when baking from scratch and only needing 1
to 3 eggs.
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1 tsp. baking powder, 1 T. liquid,
1 T. vinegar |
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1 tsp. yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water |
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1 1/2 T. water, 1 1/2 T. oil, 1 tsp. baking
powder |
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1 packet gelatin, 2 T. warm water. Do not
mix until ready to use. |
Hidden Sources of Egg:
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Eggs have been used to create
the foam or milk topping on specialty coffee drinks and are
used in some alcoholic drinks. |
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Some commercial brands of egg substitutes
contain egg whites. |
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Most commercially processed cooked pastas
(including those used in prepared foods such as soup) contain
egg or are processed on equipment shared with egg-containing
pastas. Boxed, dry pastas are usually egg-free, but may be processed
on equipment that is also used for egg-containing products.
Fresh pasta is sometimes egg-free, too. Read the label or ask
about ingredients before eating pasta. |
Commonly asked Questions about Egg allergies:
| Does the flu vaccine
contain egg? |
Yes, influenza vaccines usually contain a
small amount of egg protein. Be sure to advise your physician
if you have an egg allergy before taking the vaccine.
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Is a flu shot safe for an individual
with an egg allergy?
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Influenza vaccines are grown on egg embryos
and may contain a small amount of egg protein. If you or your
child is allergic to eggs, speak to your doctor before receiving
a flu shot.
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| Can someone who is allergic to eggs
have a flu shot? |
Scientists suggest individuals with egg allergy
be given an allergy test with the vaccine. If the test results
are negative, the vaccine may be given in a single dose. If
the test results are positive, individual assessment of benefits
versus risk should be discussed with a doctor.
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| Is an intranasal influenza vaccine
an option for someone with an egg allergy? |
| The intranasal vaccine contains egg protein,
and it not recommended for use in individuals with egg allergy.
It is approved for use in persons ages 5 to 49 years, but it
is not approved for use in patients with asthma. |
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If you suspect that you have an egg allergy, consult your
physician or allergists and get tested!
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