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Ovum

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Whole egg; major allergen.

Found in
2 products

What it is

Latin term for 'egg' — typically referring to whole hen's egg in ingredient lists.

Whole-food protein and binding ingredient (when interpreted as whole egg).

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Egg is a 'major food allergen' under FALCPA requiring label declaration.

European Union — EFSA

Egg listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011 as a substance causing allergies/intolerances.

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