RESTRICTED DIET: EGG FREE DIET

Question 1

INDICATION FOR AN EGG FREE DIET:

Answer 1

• An egg-free diet is designed for individuals with an egg allergy.
• The diet is the same as the normal diet with the omission of eggs and foods containing eggs.

Question 2

PURPOSE OF AN EGG FREE DIET:

Answer 2

• Prevent life-threatening consequences of lactose ingestion

Question 3

DISCUSS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 3

Eggs are often found in processed foods such as baked goods, noodles, soups and sauces. It is important to avoid all types of eggs such as chicken, duck, goose etc. Sometimes products with glazes do not have the ingredients of the glaze listed. Food labels must be read to avoid eggs.

Question 4

LIST NAMES TO LOOK OUT FOR ON FOOD LABELS

Answer 4

• Egg,
• Egg whites,
• Egg yolks,
• Dried egg or powdered egg,
• Albumin,
• Egg solids,
• Eggnog,
• Globulin,
• Livetin,
• Ovalbumin,
• Egg substitute,
• Ovomucin,
• Ovomucoid,
• Ovovitellin,
• Mayonnaise,
• Simplesse,
• Egg lecithin,
• Meringue mix,
• Custard powder,
• Lysosyme and
• Ovglycoprotein.

Question 5

MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 5

ALLOWED:
Low-fat and non-fat milk, powdered milk and evaporated milk. Cheese, yoghurt and cottage cheese.

TO AVOID:
Egg nog

Question 6

MEAT AND MEAT SUBSTITUTES PRODUCTS ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 6

ALLOWED:
Any fresh, frozen or canned meats, poultry or fish.
Dry beans, nuts and peanut butter.

TO AVOID:
Eggs, meat dishes where eggs are used as a binder (i.e. meatloaf, meatballs, etc.)

Question 7

BREAD, CEREAL, PASTA AND RICE PRODUCTS ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 7

ALLOWED:
Any bread and rolls made without eggs, all cereals products, rice and egg-free pasta.

TO AVOID:
Hot bread and rolls made with eggs.
Commercially baked goods and egg-containing foods (i.e. pancakes, waffles and French toast).

Question 8

VEGETABLES ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 8

ALLOWED:
ALL

TO AVOID:
Vegetable dishes prepared with egg.

Question 9

FRUITS ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 9

ALLOWED: ALL

TO AVOID:
Fruit dishes prepared with egg.

Question 10

FATS ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 10

ALLOWED:
Butter, margarine, cream, cooking fats and oils.

TO AVOID:
Salad dressing prepared with egg (mayonnaise, Hollandaise sauce).

Question 11

BEVERAGES ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 11

ALLOWED:
Coffee, tea, carbonated drinks, and fruit punch.

TO AVOID:
Egg containing beverages.

Question 12

COOKING METHODS ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 12

ALLOWED:
•	Boiling 
•	Steaming
•	Blending 
•	Frying
•	Braising
•	Sautéing 
•	Grilling
•	Roasting

TO AVOID:
• Deep-fat frying

Question 13

DISCUSS PLATING AND GARNISHING IN AN EGG FREE DIET

Answer 13

Plate neatly like the normal meal.

Best to use herb, fruit or vegetables to garnish.