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Delight in the taste and texture of eggs with this incredible new whole egg replacer! Enjoy the versatility you expect from eggs while positively impacting your health, the environment, and creating a more humane world. Bake cookies, muffins, cakes, and even cook up fluffy scrambled eggs and omelets!

(vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-gmo) INGREDIENTS: Organic Soymilk Powder* (Organic Soybeans), Modified Cellulose, Gellan Gum, Cellulose, Calcium Lactate (Plant Source), Carrageenan, Natural Flavors (contains Black Salt [Black Salt, Herbs]), Nutritional Yeast, Black Salt, Beta Carotene for Color. Contains: Soy



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Ingredients, Just Egg: Water, mung bean protein isolate, expeller-pressed canola oil, contains less than 2% of calcium citrate, enzyme, gellan gum, natural carrot extractives (color), natural flavors, natural turmeric extractives (color), onion puree, salt, soy lecithin, sugar, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, preservative (niacin).

Where can I purchase JUST Egg?

Visit our Find Us page to search for JUST Egg in a store near you. JUST Egg is available online from Amazon Prime Now, Amazon Fresh, Instacart and Walmart.com.

What is JUST Egg?
JUST Egg is a fluffy, filling and savory breakfast protein made from plants that scrambles just like eggs.

What is JUST Egg made of?
JUST Egg is made from mung beans, which contain a protein that tastes and scrambles like eggs. The mung bean is a protein-rich legume that has been cultivated around the world for thousands of years and is a staple in many global cuisines.

Is JUST Egg plant-based?
Yes, JUST Egg is plant-based.

Does it taste like chicken eggs?
JUST Egg scrambles and tastes like chicken eggs.

Is the protein content of JUST Egg similar to a chicken egg?
Yes, for the same portion size of egg, JUST Egg and whole egg have a similar protein content: 5.9g vs. 6.3g for 50g of material, respectively.

Does JUST Egg have any cholesterol?
No, JUST Egg is free of cholesterol.

I have an egg and/or dairy allergy–can I eat this?
Yes, our JUST Egg is dairy-free and egg-free.

Is JUST Egg only for vegans?
JUST Egg is for everyone, and for anyone looking for a delicious, healthier, high protein, and more sustainable breakfast. You can pair it with any ingredients you would usually pair chicken eggs with.

Can I freeze JUST Egg?
JUST Egg is a refrigerated product and we do not recommend freezing it.

I’m seeing separation in my bottle of JUST Egg–is this okay?
Separation is natural (as long as it’s within the "use by" date). Make sure you shake the bottle thoroughly before using, as directed on the bottle.

Does it only scramble? What else can I make with it?
JUST Egg is great for scrambles, omelets, quiches, frittatas, stir-fries, French toast, waffles, crepes, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, and much more. We come up with new recipes every day. It's not typically recommended in recipes incorporating raw egg, like homemade mayonnaise or egg white cocktails.

Can I use JUST Egg in baked goods?
JUST Egg works in a wide variety of baking applications, with a few exceptions, such as light, airy cakes and meringues. We encourage you to try it in your favorite recipes and let us know how it goes for you—we’re always working to improve JUST Egg and would love to hear your feedback.

You can usually use it in a 1:1 substitution, assuming that a chicken egg is 3-4 tablespoons or 1.5-2 oz of liquid. Check out our recommended recipes for tips and techniques.

How do I best cook with JUST Egg?
Like a chicken egg!

1. Preheat a nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat, along with a small amount of oil or butter (optional), until it is hot, about 45 seconds.
2. Pour desired amount of JUST Egg into the hot pan.
3. As the JUST Egg begins to cook and set, use a rubber spatula to gently pull the mixture across the pan and turn over towards the center, forming large, soft curds. Continue pulling and lifting the cooked egg towards the center of the pan while cooking, until mixture looks completely cooked and none of it looks liquid.
4. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.

Is JUST Egg non-GMO? Is it organic?
Yes, JUST Egg is Non-GMO project verified. While our full line is not organic, JUST Egg is 100% plant-based, carrageenan-free and made with no artificial ingredients.

How is JUST Egg more sustainable?
Our plant-based JUST Egg uses 98% less water, emits 93% less CO2, and uses 86% less land than conventional animal sources. Learn more.

Where are you manufacturing it?
JUST Egg is manufactured in the USA and Canada.

Why does this cost more than eggs?
Our costing is premium to the egg category because it currently costs more to produce our plant-based JUST Egg vs. regular eggs. As we grow and learn, our goal is to make JUST Egg more affordable for everyone.


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The Vegg Vegan Egg Yolk is a 100% plant-based egg yolk replacement. Using only natural ingredients, we have created a product that simulates the taste and texture of egg yolks for use in your favorite dishes. It is great for French toast, dipping, hollandaise and much more. Create your favorite egg-based recipes and experience the rich flavor of egg yolk without the cholesterol, allergens, and cruelty to animals. The Vegg uses only 100% plant-based ingredients.

CHOLESTEROL–FREE, Gluten-free, soy-free, fat-free, high in vitamin B12, GMO free, certified kosher.

Ingredients: Fortified Nutritional Yeast (dry yeast, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamin hydrochloride, folic acid, B12), Sodium Alginate, Black Salt, Beta Carotene.

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  • Gluten-Free, Kosher
  • Vegan, Paleo-Friendly
  • Non-GMO
Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer is a gluten-free, vegan baking essential made with four simple and clean ingredients: potato starch, tapioca flour, baking soda, and psyllium husk fiber. No grains, no soy, no beans. This proprietary powdered egg substitute is the perfect ingredient for egg-free baking and can be used in cakes, cookies, muffins, pancakes, quick breads, and more. It's so easy to use: just add water in varying amounts depending on if you are replacing an egg white, yolk, or whole egg. Each package contains the equivalent of 34 eggs. Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer is a great choice for those watching their cholesterol intake as it is cholesterol-free. Produced in a dedicated gluten-free facility.

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Other types of vegan eggs
Obviously, with so many options today on even dairy and non-dairy types of yogurt out there, there’s more than one type of vegan egg customers can purchase. VeganEgg was the only type available at Whole Foods when I did this taste test, but you can check out several other brands on Amazon.com (which, coincidentally, now owns Whole Foods, so maybe there will be even more offerings in the near future).

We took a look at some of the top vegan egg brands available to give a little breakdown of what you might get and how they compare to VeganEgg.

Vegan egg brand comparison
BrandProduct linkMain ingredientsBest uses
VeganEggView on AmazonWhole algal flour, whole algal protein, plant-based cellulose, carrageenan, nutritional yeast, black saltCan be used for scrambled eggs, baking; an overall egg replacer
Bob's Red Mill Egg ReplacerView on AmazonPotato starch, tapioca flour, baking soda, and psyllium husk fiberCan be used for baking only
The Neat EggView on AmazonChia seeds, garbanzo beansCan be used for baking or French toast/pancakes, but some Amazon reviewers note it doesn't have a great temperature range and may be gritty in texture
Ener-G Foods Egg ReplacerView on AmazonPotato and tapioca starch, leavening, and modified celluloseCan be used for baking only
Orgran Vegan Easy EggView on AmazonChickpea flour, maize flour, vegetable gums, carrageenan,
vegetable protein, dextrose from maize, salt, turmeric, calcium carbonate, and garlic powder
Can be used for scrambled eggs, baking, and more, but doesn't have many product reviews on Amazon
VeganEgg
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We’ve already written pretty extensively about VeganEgg in this post, but we liked this brand for the taste and texture of the product, in addition to how well it scrambled compared to a regular egg. VeganEgg, however, is the most expensive of the popular brands on Amazon (even though it’s sold as a two-pack with free shipping). If buying from a local specialty grocery store, you may have better luck cutting your cost a bit.

Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer
Buy on Amazon.
This vegan egg is safe for those with celiac disease, as it’s made in a gluten-free facility. One Amazon reviewer also noted the long shelf life (over a year). Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer may be one of the most economical choices for consumers looking to replace eggs in their diet with a vegan option — but only for baking. Per the manufacturer’s product description on Amazon: “Just don’t try to scramble it or make an egg white meringue – it’s fantastic but it’s not magic!” Hmm. Does that make VeganEgg magic, then?

The Neat Egg
Buy on Amazon.
Some people who already use some common at-home egg replacements in baking should be familiar with the main two ingredients in The Neat Egg: chia seeds and garbanzo beans. If you’ve looking into the health benefits of beans and want to add more to your diet, this could be a good option. Neat also has a line of healthy meat replacements (ground beef options) that are certified gluten-free and 100% vegan. Customers on Amazon note that the chickpeas make for a bit of a gritty texture, so they don’t taste good as scrambled eggs but work for things like French toast and pancakes. (John has a pretty yummy paleo pancake recipe here, which can be made vegan.)

Ener-G Foods Egg Replacer
Buy on Amazon.
If you’re planning to feed an army anytime soon (or you have a few kids who like to follow a vegan diet), Ener-G Foods Egg Replacer comes in a 16-ounce box and makes a whopping 100 vegan eggs. It replaces eggs completely in baking but cannot be used for anything else. The ingredients are similar to what Bob’s Red Mill makes, minus baking soda, and psyllium husk fiber. Baking soda is important in some recipes, so you may need to use these egg replacers differently than another brand (although it does have a different leavening/raising agent, cream of tartar). Ener-G’s vegan egg is also gluten-free, wheat-free, casein-free, yeast-free, sodium-free, and more. It is low in protein, which may or may not be what you’re looking for if you’re strictly vegan.

Orgran Vegan Easy Egg
Buy Amazon.
Orgran might have the most VeganEgg equivalent of this whole bunch, with the manufacturer stating on Amazon that customers would be able to “experience scrambled eggs, quiche, frittata, and omelet recipes.” We haven’t tried Orgran’s brand but are intrigued, though there are very few reviews and one reviewer mentions VeganEgg having a better texture. However, another reviewer said that after becoming severely allergic to eggs 10 years ago, she’s finally found a vegan egg brand she’s impressed with in terms of how easily it replicates the taste and texture of the egg, with “no weird taste or aftertaste.” There’s also a Vegan Easy Egg quiche recipe on Orgran’s website that users might be interested in testing out.
 
The Vegan Rabbit List of Vegan Egg Substitute Brands features vegan replacements for various types of egg products, including:

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Mayo
  • Cookie Dough
  • Egg replacers for baking
  • Egg replacers for cooking
Key:
[V] = 100% vegan product line

[T] = company elected to test a new culinary ingredient on animals to receive GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) status from the FDA (Vegan Rabbit recommends supporting brands that have not elected to test on animals over supporting brands that have)

(Brands listed A-Z)

Earth Balance Mindful Mayo
Earth Balance Mindful Mayo is an eggless vegan mayonnaise made by Earth Balance.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EARTH BALANCE MINDFUL MAYO >

Ener-G Egg Replacer
Ener-G Egg Replacer is a great substitute for baking without eggs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ENER-G EGG REPLACER >

Follow Your Heart VeganEgg
Follow Your Heart’s VeganEgg is a vegan egg replacer.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FOLLOW YOUR HEART VEGANEGG >

Follow Your Heart Vegenaise
Follow Your Heart’s Vegenaise is a vegan eggless mayonnaise. It is easily one of the most recognizable brands of vegan mayo on the market and comes in a wide variety of flavors.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FOLLOW YOUR HEART VEGENAISE >

[T] Just Cookie Dough
Just Cookie Dough is ready-made vegan cookie dough from Just, Inc. that you can bake or eat right out of the tub (no eggs means no salmonella).

LEARN MORE ABOUT JUST COOKIE DOUGH >

[T] Just Egg
Just Egg is a vegan egg replacer for cooking and baking, made by Just, Inc. and known for its incredibly realistic texture. In many ways, Just Egg cooks just like a real egg.

LEARN MORE ABOUT JUST EGG >

[T] Just Mayo
Just Mayo is a popular brand of vegan mayo from Just, Inc. that comes in a wide variety of very tasty flavors.

LEARN MORE ABOUT JUST MAYO >

[V] Orgran No Egg Natural Egg Replacer
Orgran No Egg Natural Egg Replacer is great for baking without eggs. Just substitute the egg replacer for the eggs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ORGRAN NO EGG NATURAL EGG REPLACER >

[V] Vegg
Vegg makes vegan egg replacers for baking and cooking. Most notably, they make a vegan egg yolk that actually tastes, looks, and smells like the real thing. Seriously.
 
appreciate this thread. Looking forward to seeing all the opinions. I've been tempted to try to JUST eggs jawns but they've been so expensive. ALDI has them at a lower price so I may cop.
 
appreciate this thread. Looking forward to seeing all the opinions. I've been tempted to try to JUST eggs jawns but they've been so expensive. ALDI has them at a lower price so I may cop.
ive used VeganEgg ... very good! makes cornbread taste like cake.... shit is crack! you only need a little bit & it lasts a long time in the refrigerator.
 
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