What Is It? Wednesday: Vegetarian Egg Replacer vs. Gluten Free Egg Replacer

By: Sarena Shasteen | May 17 2017
We are very excited to bring you What Is It? Wednesdays! every other Wednesday, where we’ll explore a different ingredient or product in depth. We’ll be covering the benefits, uses, and common misconceptions about each. If you have any requests, leave them in the comments and we’ll work them into the schedule.  Today we are discussing the differences in our egg replacers. We have carried a vegetarian version for awhile now, but we’ve recently added a new gluten free egg replacer to our product line. Let’s talk about the differences! What’s in the Vegetarian Egg Replacer? Our Vegetarian Egg Replacer is a combination of whole soy flour, wheat gluten, corn syrup solids, and algin (from algae). How do you use it? This fine powder is the perfect substitute for whole eggs in your recipes for cookies, pancakes, waffles, cakes, brownies, and muffins. All you have to do is mix 1 tablespoon egg replacer with 3 tablespoons water, stir, allow to sit briefly, and you're ready to go! Is the Vegetarian Egg Replacer gluten free? No, this product is not gluten free. What’s in the Gluten Free Vegan Egg Replacer? Our Gluten Free Egg Replacer is a combination of potato starch, tapioca flour, baking soda, and psyllium husk fiber. How do you use it? As with our Vegetarian Egg Replacer, the Gluten Free Egg Replacer is perfect for all your baking needs, including cookies, cakes, muffins, quick breads, brownies, pancakes, and more! Simply mix 1 tablespoon egg replacer with 2 tablespoons water, stir, allow to sit for awhile, and it's ready to use in your favorite recipes! Is the Gluten Free Egg Replacer Vegetarian? Yes! It is vegetarian. Not only is it gluten free and vegan, but it’s also free of soy, corn, grains, or beans! Perfect to suit your allergen needs. Both the Vegetarian and Gluten Free Egg Replacers are interchangeable in recipes calling for whole eggs. While these are both incredible products to use in place of eggs in your baking, neither one of them is good for making scrambled eggs or meringues. We are proud to offer our customers a variety of products to suit their dietary needs. We hope this allows you all to enjoy your favorite baked goods! Here are some incredible egg free recipes for you to enjoy!

24 Comments

  1. Cassia
    Can this replace multiple eggs in a recipe? I'm looking to replace 3+
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    1. Sarena Shasteen
      That depends. If the recipe is for cake, muffins, cookies, pancakes or waffles, then the answer is yes. If eggs are a major ingredient, like a souffle, then no. If you need more help, please feel free to contact our recipe specialist at 1-800-349-2173.
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  2. Shannon Nerren
    Had to give up eggs again and decided to try this egg replacement. Gave me terrible gas. Must be the psyllium in it. Not recommended for those like myself that have sensitive systems. Going back to the Ener-gee brand of egg replacement
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  3. Jenni Sosa
    Can you make an omelette with the egg replacer?
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    1. Sarena Shasteen
      Hi Jenni, no that wouldn't work. This product is designed to be an egg replacer in baking.
      Reply
  4. Sandra Austin-Topp
    Sandra Austin-Topp
    I'm confused, you state, "Simply mix 1 tablespoon egg replacer with 3 tablespoons water,,". The bag calls for 2 tablespoons water. Which is correct? I used the Gluten free egg Replacer to make brownies, (following the instructions on the bag), and the brownies did not set. They remained too gooey even after cooling. The only variation from the brownie instructions I used was to substitute your product for the egg.
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Whitney Barnes
      Hi Sandra - thanks for pointing that out. The blog post has been edited to reflect the correct instructions.

      If you're using our Vegetarian Egg Replacer it is a 1:3 ratio.

      If you're using our Gluten Free Egg Replacer it is a 1:2 ratio.
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  5. Rachael
    I have used the vegan egg replacer product multiple times, sometimes with great luck and other times it turns into a gooey disgusting mess. I have made the same recipe with different results. When it doesn't work, the things I make cook on the outside but remain a gelatinous goo no matter how long I bake them for. This most recent time I noticed that I let it sit longer before mixing it in with the other ingredients (maybe 3-5 minutes) as opposed to mixing it in right away. Is it possible that the problem occurs by letting it sit for a while as the instructions suggest?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Rachael - Hm, if the interior of your baked good ends up gooey/wet then there may be too much liquid, not enough leavening, or the bake time might be adjustment. It's hard to say the exact reason without knowing the recipe and ingredients. Our Customer Service team is happy to help you troubleshoot and find success! :) They can be reached at 1-800-349-2173 or [email protected]
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  6. Marla Wendell
    Can the egg replacer be used in place of an egg in a meatball recipe?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Marla - Yep! It will act as a binder to hold everything together, just like an egg. Enjoy! :)
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  7. Angela
    Hi! Will this work as an egg replacer in egg drop soup?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Angela - No, neither of our egg replacers would work in that type of recipe. These are best for replacing eggs in baked goods. Enjoy!
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  8. Michelle
    Can you tell me if the Vegetarian Egg Replacer is discontinued?
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Whitney Barnes
      Hi Michelle, unfortunately yes. Our Vegetarian Egg Replacer was discontinued earlier this year. We will continue to carry our Gluten Free Egg Replacer.
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  9. Robin Joven
    where can I buy the version with wheat ?- I don't have an issue with Gluten.
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    1. Whitney Barnes
      Hi Robin - Since the writing of this original blog post, we have discontinued the "Vegetarian Egg Replacer," which contained gluten. We now only carry our Gluten Free Egg Replacer. This can be used for any recipe, gluten free or non-gluten free.
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  10. Willy Jay
    In your recipe section, I found Bob's Red Mill recipe for Matzo Ball Soup. Can your Gluten Free Egg Replacer be used to replace the 4 eggs in that recipe?
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    1. Sarena Shasteen
      Though we haven't tried it, most likely, yes. They may be a bit heavier than the egg version, but should hold together well. Let us know if you try it.
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  11. Michelle Spear
    We are disappointed they discontinued the egg replacer. We are not a gluten free family and we are are vegan. The gluten free is not as good in our opinion...going back to flax egg. The egg replacer was great.
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  12. Jonathan Bell
    I agree. Please bring back the older egg replacer.
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  13. Deepa M
    I echo the sentiment above. Could you please bring back the vegetarian egg replacer containing wheat?
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  14. Brenda
    Will the gluten free egg replacer work in bread that calls for 5 eggs?
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    1. Elisabeth Allie
      Elisabeth Allie
      Our customer service team is happy to brainstorm! Email [email protected].
      Reply

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