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Albumen
Albumen
Low concern
Whole-food protein source. Egg is a major food allergen requiring labeling.
Found in
39 products
What it is
Egg white (egg albumen); the protein-rich clear portion of a bird's egg.
Foaming, binding, structural agent in baking and confections.
Why it's flagged
- egg allergen
- Salmonella risk if raw
What regulators actually say
"Eggs are one of the 9 major food allergens."
"Eggs may contain bacteria called Salmonella that can make you sick. Cook eggs until both the yolk and the white are firm."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS food; egg allergen labeling under FALCPA
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food; allergen labeling under EU 1169/2011
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