When it comes to eggs, people are starting to look for healthier plant-based alternatives. With a rise in flexitarian diets, more people looking for high cholesterol food alternatives, and eggs being one of the more common food allergies, it is not hard to see why. [1]
Though the plant-based market has a ways to go in coming close to all the functions of the egg, some substitutes are bringing us within reach. Those looking to have good old-fashioned scrambled eggs or an omelet without turning to tofu can now use liquid egg substitutes. This is excellent news for those who love eggs and are looking for a healthy alternative.
The global egg alternative market is expected to reach 1.53 million dollars by 2026 alone. With demand for plant-based alternatives on the rise, there are a few options for liquid egg alternatives that might make your breakfast plate. [2]
Just Egg
Just egg remains one of the most popular liquid substitutes for eggs. It is made from mung bean paste and can be used for making omelets, scrambled eggs, casseroles, etc. It contains 5-7 grams of protein and has no cholesterol. [3]
Other Options
If you want to try other options before settling on one type of egg alternative, there are other liquid substitutes you can try.
Nabatie Plant Eggz is also a liquid alternative with a pea protein base. This brand is also gluten-free and does not contain nuts. [4]
Simply Eggless is a lupini bean-based soy, gluten, and nut-free formula. You can bake, fry and scramble with t
his product as well. [5]
Several healthier alternative options are available if you miss your morning scrambled eggs or casseroles. Plant-based alternatives can help ease any lingering worries about food safety or allergens, as these liquid products are gluten and nut free. Since it is plant-based, you can avoid diseases passed along from animals and skip any egg allergens or the high cholesterol in your breakfast.
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References
- Grizio M, Specht L. Plant-based egg alternatives: Optimizing for functional properties and applications.
- Egg replacement ingredient market. Future Market Insights. https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/egg-replacement-ingredient-market. Published January 2020. Accessed July 18, 2022.
- https://www.nabati.ca/
- https://trysimplyeggless.com/
- https://www.ju.st/
