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Hydrolyzed Egg Protein

Moderate concern

Hydrolyzed egg protein retains egg allergenicity. Egg is one of the major U.S.

Found in

5 products

What it is

Egg protein (typically egg white) broken into smaller peptides via enzymatic or acid hydrolysis.

Protein source, foaming agent, emulsifier in foods; ingredient in supplements.

Why it's flagged

egg allergen
must be declared per FALCPA

What regulators actually say

"FALCPA identifies eight foods or food groups as the major food allergens. They are milk, eggs, fish... A major food allergen must be declared on food labels."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Egg-derived ingredients are food; egg is a major allergen requiring labeling under 21 USC 343(w).

European Union — EFSA

Egg listed as Annex II allergen under Regulation (EU) 1169/2011.

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