{"id":5896,"date":"2019-12-09T13:39:35","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T13:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/9-priority-allergens\/eggs\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:07:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:07:36","slug":"eggs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/9-priority-allergens\/eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5896\" class=\"elementor elementor-5896 elementor-1624\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c6c7f39 elementor-section-full_width mep3col elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c6c7f39\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 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href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/9-priority-allergens\/fish-crustaceans-and-molluscs\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fish, Crustaceans and Molluscs<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/9-priority-allergens\/sesame\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sesame<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6138\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/9-priority-allergens\/soybeans\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Soybeans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6139\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/finding-hidden-allergens\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Finding Hidden Allergens<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6140\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/other-allergens\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Other Allergens and Triggers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6141\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/food-sensitivities-and-intolerances-2\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Food Sensitivities and Intolerances<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6142\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/at-risk-individuals\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">At Risk Individuals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6143\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/autoinjectors\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Auto-injectors<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-6144\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/statistics\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4fd046fd\" data-id=\"4fd046fd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff4b781 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff4b781\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Eggs are listed as a priority allergen in Canada. This page focuses on facts specific to egg allergy, available resources, and special considerations related to this allergen.<\/p><table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: white;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"7\"><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"#1\">Statistics and facts on egg allergy<\/a><a href=\"#1\"> &gt;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#2\">Egg allergy reference guide<\/a><a href=\"#1\"> &gt;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Terms that may indicate the presence of eggs<br \/><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Foods that are likely and possible sources of eggs<br \/><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Possible sources of eggs in commonly used products<br \/><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cooking without eggs and egg replacement<br \/><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#3\">Helpful resources and egg-free recipes<\/a><a href=\"#1\"> &gt;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2 id=\"1\">Data and statistics on egg allergy<\/h2><ul><li>Egg allergy affects 1% of children under 18 years of age and 0.5% of adults in Canada[i].<\/li><li>Up to 80% of egg allergies are outgrown by the age of 18[ii].<\/li><li>60% to 70% of people with egg allergy can tolerate eggs when cooked and included in a recipe (e.g., muffins, cakes, cookies)[iii]. Heat alters the structure of certain allergenic proteins in eggs and the allergenic potential is decreased. The combination of multiple ingredients and the presence of wheat makes the allergenic molecules in eggs less recognisable by IgE[iv].<\/li><li>Children who tolerate cooked egg are more likely to outgrow their allergy than those who do not [v].<\/li><li>The allergenic proteins in eggs are present in both the yolk and the white, but the yolk is considered less allergenic.[vi].<\/li><li>Over twenty different proteins have been identified in eggs [vii]. Ovalbumin, ovomucoid, ovomucin, and lysozyme are considered the most allergenic.<\/li><li>With the exception of the yellow fever vaccine, the Quebec Immunization Protocol does not consider egg allergy as a medical contraindication to vaccination. Although some vaccines are also manufactured using chicken embryos (influenza, MMR (measles, rubella and mumps) and Rabevert (rabies), current evidence indicates that egg proteins found in vaccines manufactured using chicken embryos are insufficient to induce an allergic reaction.<\/li><li>Some medication may contain egg-based ingredients. For example, Diprivan\u00ae (propofol), which is used for anaesthesia and sedation, contains egg phosphatidate[ix]. Caution should be exercised when administering such drugs to people with egg allergy.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"2\"><h2>Eggs REFERENCE GUIDE<\/h2><\/div><div id=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/23_allergies_quebec_aide-memoire_oeufs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eggs REFERENCE GUIDE<\/a>, PDF format (0,5 Mo) (in French)<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background-color: #efefef;\" colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\"><center><strong>Terms that may indicate the presence of eggs (non-exhaustive list)<\/strong><\/center><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"width: 33%;\">Albumen<\/td><td style=\"width: 33%;\">Mayonnaise<\/td><td style=\"width: 33%;\">Albumin powder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Egg albumin<\/td><td>Meringue<\/td><td>Egg powder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Egg white<\/td><td>Ovalbumin<\/td><td>Ovolactohydrolyzed proteins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conalbumin<\/td><td>Ovoglobulin<\/td><td>Quiches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Globulin<\/td><td>Ovomacroglobulin<\/td><td>Silico-albuminate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Egg yolk<\/td><td>Ovomucine<\/td><td>Simpless\u00ae<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eggnog<\/td><td>Ovomucoid<\/td><td>Egg substitutes (e.g. Egg Beaters\u00ae, yolk, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Livetin<\/td><td>Ovotransferrin<\/td><td>Egg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lysozyme<\/td><td>Ovovitellin<\/td><td>Liquid eggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Animal lecithin<\/td><td>Egg white powder<\/td><td>Egg lecithin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Egg yolk powder<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Canada&#8217;s food allergen labelling regulations<\/a> established in 2012 prohibit use of the following terms: Manufacturers must declare the presence of eggs in the list of ingredients, either on the label of their product or in the words &#8220;Contains&#8221;. However, it is important to keep those terms in mind when travelling, as regulations vary from one country to another. In some cases, it may also be useful to know them when we are offered homemade or artisanal products.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"background-color: #efefef;\" colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\"><center><strong>Foods that are likely sources of eggs (non-exhaustive list)<\/strong><\/center><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Albumin<\/td><td>Meringues<\/td><td>Ovaltine\u00ae<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Custard<\/td><td>Fresh pasta products<\/td><td>Sauces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English cream<\/td><td>Milk pudding<\/td><td>Salad dressing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pastry cream<\/td><td>Nougat<\/td><td>Meat substitutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cream-filled desserts<\/td><td>Orange Julep\u00ae<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"background-color: #efefef;\" colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\"><center><strong>Foods that are possible sources of eggs (non-exhaustive list)<\/strong><\/center><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Binding and filling agents (used in meat, poultry, and fish preparations)<\/td><td>Confections<\/td><td>Baked products and muffins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Baby food<\/td><td>Ice Cream<\/td><td>Seafood imitation products (e.g. crab-flavoured pollock)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cookies<\/td><td>Cheese (with lysozyme)<\/td><td>Sausages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Artisanal spruce and malt beers<\/td><td>Glazing<\/td><td>Flavoring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alcoholic drinks and cocktails<\/td><td>Lecithin<\/td><td>Maple syrup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hard candies<\/td><td>Foam\/whipped coffee filling<\/td><td>Sorbets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Broths and wines clarified with egg whites (fining)<\/td><td>Blends for malted beverages<\/td><td>Soups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bretzels<\/td><td>Breadcrumbs<\/td><td>Patisserie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deli meats<\/td><td>Pasta products<\/td><td>Salad dressing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cocktails<\/td><td>Pastries<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"background-color: #efefef;\" colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\"><center><strong>Possible sources of eggs in commonly used products (non-exhaustive list)<\/strong><\/center><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anesthetics such as Diprivan\u00ae (propofol)<\/td><td>Arts and crafts materials<\/td><td>Haircare products<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Some vaccines (e. g. measles-rubella-mumps)<\/td><td>Medicines<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\"><i>Note: To find out if common products contain eggs, it is important to read the labels and contact the manufacturer. Food allergen labelling regulations apply only to packaged foods, they do not apply to non-food products.<\/i><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div>\u00a0<\/div><table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background-color: #efefef;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"><b>Egg replacements and cooking without eggs<\/b><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>As a binder<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>\u00bd mashed banana<\/li><li>1 tablespoon ground flax seeds + 3 tablespoons warm water (let<br \/>stand 1 minute before using)<\/li><li>\u00bc cup apple sauce or pureed fruit<\/li><li>1 sachet of unflavoured gelatine + 2 tablespoons (30 ml)<br \/>water<\/li><li>Commercial egg replacements (e.g. Celimix\u00ae, Ener-g\u00ae). <strong>Be<br \/>careful<\/strong> not to confuse this with egg substitutes,<br \/>which contain egg<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>As a raising agent<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder + 1 \u00bd tablespoon water + 1 \u00bd<br \/>tablespoon vegetable oil or vinegar<\/li><li>Commercial egg replacements (e.g. Celimix\u00ae, Ener-g\u00ae).\u00a0<strong>Be<br \/>careful<\/strong> not to confuse these with egg substitutes,<br \/>which contain eggs.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2 id=\"3\">Egg-free recipes and resources<\/h2><h3>Recipes<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/allergies-alimentaires.org\/en\/recipes\">Allergy Quebec <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ricardocuisine.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Many of Ricardo cuisine\u2019s<\/a> offers several recipes without eggs (search for recipe without eggs in the search tool)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/search?q=egg-free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quebec All Recipe<\/a> has several egg-free recipes<\/li><\/ul><h3>Resources<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/allerg.qc.ca\/main_page_en.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Association of Allergists and Immunologists of Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/food-nutrition\/food-safety\/food-allergies-intolerances\/food-allergies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Canada<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/acaai.org\/allergies\/types\/food-allergies\/types-food-allergy\/egg-allergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology<\/a><\/li><li>Subscribe for free to food recall notices from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/Consommation\/rappelsaliments\/Pages\/rappelsaliments.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAPAQ<\/a> (in French) and the<a href=\"https:\/\/inspection.canada.ca\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Canadian Food Inspection Agency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>[i] Soller, S et coll. (2015). Adjusting for nonresponse bias corrects overestimates of food allergy prevalence. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 3(2), 291-293. DOI 10.1016\/j.jaip.2014.11.006<br \/>[ii] Savage, J. H. et coll. (2008). The natural history of egg allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 120(6):1413-1417. Rep\u00e9r\u00e9 \u00e0 DOI 10.1016\/j.jaci.2007.09.040<br \/>[iii] Association des allergologues et immunologues du Qu\u00e9bec. (2016). Allergie \u00e0 l\u2019\u0153uf de poule. Rep\u00e9r\u00e9 \u00e0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allerg.qc.ca\/Information_allergique\/3_3d_oeuf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.allerg.qc.ca\/Information_allergique\/3_3d_oeuf.html<\/a><br \/>[iv] Kosti, R. I. et coll. (2012). Food allergen selective thermal regimens may change oral tolerance in infancy. Allergologia and Immunopathologia, 41(6). Rep\u00e9r\u00e9 \u00e0 DOI 10.1016\/j.aller.2012.08.011<br \/>[v] Dang, T. D. et coll. (2016). Debates in allergy medicine: baked egg and milk do not accelerate tolerance to egg and milk. World Allergy Organization Journal, 9:2. Rep\u00e9r\u00e9 \u00e0 DOI 10.1186\/s40413-015-0090-z<br \/>[vi] Bened\u00e9, S. et coll. (2015). Egg proteins as allergens and the effects of the food matrix and processing. Food &amp; Function, 6:694-713. Rep\u00e9r\u00e9 \u00e0 DOI 10.1039\/c4fo01104j<br \/>[vii] Mine, Y. et Yang, M. (2008). Recent advances in the understanding of egg allergens: basic, industrial and clinical perspective. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 56(13):4874-4900. Rep\u00e9r\u00e9 \u00e0 DOI 10.1021\/jf8001153<br \/>[viii] Chapitre 1 &#8211; 1.2.2.1 Allergie \u00e0 l\u2019un des composants du vaccin. (2016). Protocole d\u2019immunisation du Qu\u00e9bec. Rep\u00e9r\u00e9 \u00e0 http:\/\/publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca\/msss\/fichiers\/piq\/html\/web\/Piq.htm#Allergie_composants_vaccin.htm<br \/>[ix] Astra Zeneca. (2012). Monographie du Diprivan\u00ae [PDF]. 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