Water Pasteurised Egg
What is Water Pasteurised Egg?
Water pasteurised egg is a liquid egg product that has undergone pasteurisation, a heat treatment designed to kill harmful bacteria. It is made from whole eggs, separated egg whites, or egg yolks, which are then mixed with water to achieve a specific consistency and then pasteurised.
Is Water Pasteurised Egg vegan?
No. Water Pasteurised Egg is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Water Pasteurised Egg a major allergen?
Egg is one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Water Pasteurised Egg used for?
Manufacturers use water pasteurised egg as a convenient and safe alternative to raw eggs in a variety of food products.
Is Water Pasteurised Egg safe?
Egg is a common foodstuff and is not considered a food additive in the UK.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use water pasteurised egg as a convenient and safe alternative to raw eggs in a variety of food products. Its functional properties include binding, emulsifying, and contributing to texture and richness, making it suitable for use in baked goods, sauces, ready meals, and processed meat products.
Health notes
Egg is a common foodstuff and is not considered a food additive in the UK. The UK requires 14 major allergens to be declared on food labels, and egg is one of them. Eggs are a source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Allergen info
Egg is one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Therefore, products containing water pasteurised egg must declare it.
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