Just Because I Can Have Eggs in Baked Goods Does Not Mean I Don't Have an Egg Allergy

whole eggs in shell laying on yellow background

This is where things get tricky… There are several types of protein in eggs. Some of the allergenic protein can be broken down by extensive heat. Cooking an egg well does NOT mean that ALL the allergenic protein is destroyed. You may have heard that some kids with egg allergy can tolerate eggs in baked goods. While that is true for some kids, not every kid with an egg allergy is the same.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Please do not make that assumption. A kid with egg allergy may not be able to eat eggs that are not cooked thoroughly (eg. sunny side up with runny yolk, mayo, french toast). Always check with the parents before offering food to a kid with food allergy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Food AllergiesMun Chofood allergy, egg allergy, pediatric nutritionist, allergy friendly, family nutritionComment