EGGS

One of the most common foods causing allergies are Eggs. Eggs are not only used in many foods but may also be found in non-food products. Some people get symptoms by eating or even just touching the eggs. Reactions can happen specifically to the egg yolk or to the egg whites, or both. Eggs can be difficult to identify in foods as they are hidden in things that most people don’t think would contain eggs.

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