Title: Egg exclusion diet
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Date: May 2001
Category: Special diets
Type: Article
Author: Dr M Draper
EGG EXCLUSION DIET
Hen's eggs are a frequent and important consituent in the average diet. Some people are only sensitive to egg white, others to egg yolk and some to battery-fed hens but not free range and so on.
All birds are the same. However, it is the protein found mainly in the yolk which causes the bulk of all 'egg intolerances'. All the different types of birds which lay eggs have the same proteins in their eggs, so it is probable that an egg-intolerant person would have problems with duck eggs, goose eggs etc.
Eggs provide protein, fat, calcium, vitamins A and D and traces of B vitamins as will as iron. Eggs are also the largest source of cholesterol.
Replacements. The nutrients provided by eggs can easily be replaced by fish, meat, or liver. Or, for vegetarians, dairy products, nuts and yeast and yeast extract( assuming no intolerances to these items ).
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Foods to avoid ( not a complete list ) |
Suggested alternatives |
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Eggs in any form |
Whole egg replacer |
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Cakes & Pastries made with egg |
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Custards, icing, souffles of ice cream |
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Pasta made with egg |
Egg free pasta |
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Beef and hamburgers |
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Malted drinks |
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Sausages, meat loaf, fish cakes |
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Egg glazes, mayonnaise, soups,sauces |
Egg free mayonnaise |
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Albumen (egg white) |
For binders, use grated apple, pectin or methyl cellulose |
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Be careful in restaurants if you have to eat out |
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Marzipan |
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Yorkshire pudding & batter mixes |
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Quiches |
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Meringues |
For setting,use gelatin or vegetarian gelling agents |
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Instant and restaurant-produced mashed potato |
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Egg lecithin-enriched margarines ( but usually from soya sources) |
Vegan Margarines |
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