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Hard-Boiled Egg

Low concern

Hard-boiled eggs are a whole, minimally processed food and a complete protein source. The primary concern is that egg is one of the FDA major allergens and must be labeled when used as an ingredient.

Found in

691 products

What it is

A chicken egg cooked in its shell in boiling water until both white and yolk solidify.

Whole protein food; eaten as is or used in salads, sandwiches, and prepared foods.

Why it's flagged

egg allergen

What regulators actually say

"Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled - USDA FoodData Central nutrient profile."

USDA FoodData Central — fdc.nal.usda.gov

"Eggs are one of the eight major food allergens identified in U.S. law."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; egg is a major allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; egg is a listed allergen requiring declaration in EU.

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