How do I know if a packaged food contains egg?

Intermountain Healthcare

If a food or ingredient in a food contains egg, the label must say so. Below are different names for eggs that might be on a label.

Albumin
Egg yolk
Ovomucoid
Dried egg
Globulin
Ovovitella
Eggnog
Livetin
Ovovitellin
Egg solids
Lysozyme
Powdered egg
Egg substitutes (Egg Beaters, etc.)
Mayonnaise
Silici albuminate
Meringue
Simplesse
Egg white
Ovoglobulin
Vilellin
Egg white solids
Ovomucin

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Nutrition

Eating a variety of foods each day that are low in fat and calories ensures you get proper nutrition and nutrients like folate, magnesium and iron. Calcium, fiber, potassium and selenium are other nutrients essential for wellness, growth, development, cell repair and disease prevention. Colorful foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are often the richest sources of nutrients. Taking a multivitamin once daily is a good way to supplement your diet.

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