EGGS

Eggs are one of the most common causes of food allergies, and they can be quite tricky to avoid. Not only are eggs used in many food products, but they can also be found in non-food items like cosmetics or even vaccines. Symptoms can occur from ingesting or just touching eggs. Additionally, some people may experience a reaction to just the egg yolk, egg whites, or both. Unfortunately, eggs can be hidden in foods that you might not expect, making them difficult to identify and avoid.

Main symptoms associated with eggs

• Skin conditions such as eczema, urticaria, and rashes
• Respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, runny nose, sneezing
• Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

Main foods containing eggs

• Various forms of eggs (dried, powdered, solid, white, yolk)
• Mayonnaise
• Ice Cream
• Meringue
• Custards
• Foods containing egg whites, egg yolks, albumin, lysozyme, ovalbumin, or ovomucin

Foods that may contain hidden eggs

• Sweet bread, cakes, cookies
• Egg substitute
• Lecithin
• Macaroni
• Marshmallow
• Nougat
• Pasta
• Meatballs
• Commercially breaded foods
• Icings and Frosting
• Fruit Whips
• Pretzels
• Surimi