Egg Alternative Facts

What are Egg Beaters made of?
Egg Beaters are made from real eggs, but only the "best part" ? the whites. Then we add vitamins and other nutrients that would otherwise be lost when the yolk is removed.

Are Egg Beaters as nutritious as whole eggs?
While the traditional whole egg delivers a variety of important nutrients, it also contains 5 grams of fat, 75 calories and a hefty dose of cholesterol ? about 210 milligrams per large egg ? all of which is found in the egg yolk. In contrast, Egg Beaters is actually more nutritious than traditional whole eggs. By eliminating the yolk, all of the fat and cholesterol(except with the Cheese & Chive variety) and more than half of the calories are cut out. In addition, the product contains greater amounts of important vitamins like A, B-12, D and E, as well as other essential nutrients such as folic acid and riboflavin.

Are Egg Beaters the same as egg whites?
No. When you separate the yolk and use just the white of the egg, you lose important nutrients found in the yolk. Egg Beaters adds these nutrients back in, providing an even better nutritional value. Plus, there's no waste from unused and discarded yolks.

What do you do with the yolks?
ConAgra Foods purchases pasteurized egg whites only. The supplier of these egg whites sells the yolks to other food and manufacturing companies for a variety of uses.

Why are Egg Beaters yellow?
Egg Beaters are naturally colored by beta carotene, just one of several vitamins and minerals added to Egg Beaters to make them nutritionally comparable to whole eggs, but without the fat and cholesterol.

Who eats Egg Beaters?
Egg Beaters are a smart substitute for eggs for anyone concerned about eating right and living a healthy lifestyle. That includes people of all ages and situations ? from medically motivated individuals to athletes, and from children and teens to active, health-conscious adults.

Do Egg Beaters last longer than eggs?
Egg Beaters have a shelf life of up to 90 days from the time they leave the production line. With proper refrigeration, Egg Beaters can be used within seven days of opening. Whole eggs typically have a shelf life up to 60 days.

Do you have to be careful handling and cooking Egg Beaters?
Unlike traditional whole eggs, all egg alternative products are pasteurized, eliminating the threat of serious illness or death by salmonella poisoning. This means people can safely eat Caesar salad dressing, protein shakes or other foods that traditionally contain uncooked eggs that would otherwise increase their risk of exposure to dangerous salmonella bacteria.

Aren't they best used in a recipe as an ingredient? Or, aren't they just for scrambled eggs, but you can't use them as a recipe ingredient?
Egg alternatives are extremely convenient and versatile. They provide the same consistency as whole eggs and work well in recipes or in egg dishes, without changing the taste or quality. In fact, more than half (60 percent) of all U.S. egg alternative usage is as eggs, versus as a recipe ingredient (source: NPD National Eating Trends ? August 2002).

Can I freeze Egg Beaters?
The product can be frozen if unopened. Once the product has been opened, it must be used within 7 days. Do not freeze part of an opened package. Also, once the product has been thawed, do not refreeze. Egg Beaters Original can be purchased both in frozen and refrigerated form.

Why did ConAgra Foods decide to create flavored Egg Beaters varieties?
ConAgra Foods recognizes consumers' growing demand for great taste, health and convenience in their food choices. As part of its continued commitment to product innovation, Egg Beaters has now introduced the first refrigerated egg alternative that combines real eggs with real vegetables and special seasonings.

What are the Egg Beaters Garden Vegetable, Southwestern and Cheese & Chive varieties and why are they unique?
Egg Beaters Garden Vegetable, Southwestern and Cheese & Chive varieties are the first egg products made using a patented process that combine the delicious goodness of real eggs, real vegetables, real cheese and special seasonings for a delicious, healthy eating experience.

What can the flavored Egg Beaters be used for?
Egg Beaters Garden Vegetable, Southwestern and Cheese & Chive varieties offer consumers a delicious eating experience. Whether you love scrambled eggs, omelets, burritos or other egg dishes, with Egg Beaters, it's just a matter of pour and cook. The vegetable chopping and cheese shredding is already done for you! These varieties come in a re-closable pour spout package that eliminates the messiness of shells.