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My Child Has:
Egg Allergy Diet
Programs that treat this condition
 Allergy Program  
General guidelines for egg allergy:
The key to an allergy-free diet is to avoid feeding your child the foods or products containing the food he/she is allergic to. The items that your child is allergic to are called allergens.

Eggs are a commonly used food that may cause food sensitivity reactions. Parents of children with egg sensitivity may not find it difficult to eliminate visible eggs, but may not be aware of the variety of food products that contain eggs. In order to eliminate foods that contain eggs, it is important to read food labels.

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How to read a label for an egg-free diet:
Be sure to avoid foods that contain any of the following ingredients:
  • albumin
  • egg whites
  • egg yolk
  • dried egg
  • egg powder
  • egg solids
  • egg substitutes
  • eggnog
  • globulin
  • livetin
  • lysozyme (used in Europe)
  • mayonnaise
  • meringue
  • ovalbumin
  • ovomucin
  • ovomucoid
  • ovovitellin
  • Simplesse
Other possible sources of eggs or egg products:
  • A shiny glaze or yellow baked good may indicate the presence of egg.
  • Simplesse is used as a fat substitute and is made from either egg or milk protein.
  • Egg whites and shells may be used as clarifying agents in soup stocks, consommis, bouillons, and coffees.
Caution should be used when consuming these products.
Information for using egg substitutes:
For each egg, one of the following may be substituted in recipes:
  • 1 tsp baking powder, 1 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp yeast dissolved in < cup warm water
  • 1 Tbsp apricot puree
  • 1= Tbsp water, 1= Tbsp oil, 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 packet gelatin, 2 Tbsp warm water (do not mix until ready to use)
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