Is albumen (egg white) vegan?
Not vegan
Is albumen (egg white) vegan?
Why
albumen (egg white) comes from hens' eggs, so it carries the same welfare problems as the egg industry, including the culling of male chicks.
Commonly hides in
- marshmallows
- pasta
What to use instead
aquafaba — It does exactly the same job in coffee, cooking and baking, with no change in method.
How to check a label
Ingredient lists are legally required to name allergens such as milk and egg in bold, which catches most hidden animal ingredients. E-numbers and processing aids are the gap: E120, E441, E542, E904 and E920 are animal-derived, and processing aids often go unlisted. When in doubt, look for a certified vegan mark or ask the manufacturer directly — most reply within a few days.
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