Hidden names for egg

Watch out for hidden eggs! Food labels can use different terms for eggs. To help guide people with egg protein allergies, download our infographic guide on some Hidden Names for Egg for a convenient reference.

 

Hidden names for eggs. Non-direct references to eggs are outlined in dark blue. These can appear in parentheses next to an ingredient in the ingredient list, e.g., ovoglobulin (egg).

  1. Kids with Food Allergies. A Guide to Managing EGG ALLERGY [Internet; cited 2024 Aug 29]. Available from: www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/your-guide-to-managing-egg-allergy.pdf