Hidden allergen names
Other names for egg on labels
Egg is often listed by its proteins, or hidden in foods made with egg. These are the names ClearaScan looks for when egg is on your list.
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Names that can mean egg
Egg proteins
- albumin (albumen)
- ovalbumin
- ovoglobulin
- ovomucin
- ovomucoid
- ovotransferrin
- ovovitellin
- livetin
- vitellin
- globulin
- lysozyme
Foods made with egg
- egg white
- egg yolk
- egg powder
- dried egg
- egg solids
- mayonnaise
- meringue
Lecithin and lysozyme can come from egg or other sources; the label should say which.
How labels show allergens. In the UK, the 14 major allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list, for example in bold. In the US, the nine major allergens must be named on the label, in the ingredients or in a "Contains" statement. "May contain" warnings are voluntary in both countries.
Questions
Does ClearaScan catch these names for egg?
Yes. Add egg to an Ingredient Guard and ClearaScan looks for these names on every label it reads for that person.
Is this list complete?
No list can be. Always read the label, and ask your doctor or dietitian what you need to avoid.
Sources
- Food Standards Agency: Food allergy and intolerance advice for consumers
- US Food and Drug Administration: Food Allergies
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