Omelette
Also known as: omelet
An omelette is a whole-food egg dish providing high-quality protein, choline, and key vitamins. The principal health consideration is its egg base: eggs are a recognized major food allergen in the U.S.
What it is
A dish made primarily from beaten eggs cooked in a pan, sometimes folded over fillings.
Prepared whole-food dish; primary protein source.
Why it's flagged
- egg allergen
- cholesterol content if consumed in excess
What regulators actually say
"FoodData Central provides expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research."
"Eggs are among the nine major food allergens identified by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; eggs are a major declared allergen under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; eggs listed on EU mandatory allergen list (Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II).
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