Long ago, manufacturers desired to transform whole eggs into a more convenient form. They aimed to retain the nutritional benefits of whole eggs while improving their shelf life and storage options. Powdered eggs, the result of the quest, became a staple of camp cooking in the early 1900s. They provided an exciting, long-lasting, and functional alternative to fresh eggs. Over the years, their popularity increased – they were even included in rations in the United Kingdom during World War II. If you’ve never been introduced to this handy product, scroll down to learn how to use powdered eggs.
How to Use Powdered Eggs
First, it’s important to note that powdered egg products vary, and you can’t use them all in the applications listed below. For example, different governmental regulations apply to powdered eggs intended for human consumption and those used in pet foods. IsoNova’s dried egg products are not intended for human consumption.
Next, keep in mind that you can reconstitute powdered eggs by mixing them with water. Once restored to their original form (for all intents and purposes), you can use powdered eggs as you would use fresh eggs within a recipe. We provide some examples below, so that anyone wondering how to use powdered eggs has a place to get started. However, we encourage you to branch out and test the limits. Use powdered eggs in a variety of recipes, and amaze at the extent to which they mimic fresh eggs.
Finally, you might wonder why you would replace fresh eggs with powdered eggs at all. There are many reasons why home cooks and manufacturers prefer powdered eggs. First, dry egg products can be stored far longer than fresh eggs, and they do not require refrigeration. Due to their dry and powdery form, they also do not necessitate the special packaging of fragile fresh eggs. When you purchase powdered eggs, you don’t need to open the container to check that the product has survived the transit intact. In addition, they are lighter and take up less space.
Most importantly, powdered eggs provide the same nutritional benefits as fresh eggs, making them an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Both forms of eggs pack a nutritional punch, but powdered eggs do so in a far more convenient package. With powdered eggs, you never need to borrow from a neighbor or run to the store on the spur of the moment – just keep some powdered eggs on hand, and you’ll always be ready to cook or bake.
Reconstitute Powdered Eggs with a Bit of Water
Since powdered eggs are fully dehydrated, you typically need to revive them with moisture before use. To reconstitute powdered eggs, mix them with a small amount of warm water. Your product should provide instructions. For example, a common combination is one tablespoon of powdered egg mixed with two tablespoons of warm water. Sometimes you can replace the water with milk if you like.
Use Powdered Eggs in Your Favorite Recipes
Wondering how to use powdered eggs in your favorite recipes? Typically you should reconstitute the eggs first and then add them as you would add eggs. However, in some cases the water will mix strangely with other ingredients. For example, when making cookies, you would typically cream together the eggs, sugar, and butter. With powdered eggs, you should mix in the butter afterward so that it mixes properly with the water needed to rehydrate the powdered eggs.
In other cases, such as when baking a quick bread or cake, you don’t need to reconstitute the egg first. Simply add the egg powder to your dry ingredients and the water to your wet ingredients. Mix and bake! The following are common recipes that work well with powdered eggs:
- Pancakes
- French Toast
- Scrambled Eggs
- Bread Pudding
- Cakes
- Breads
- Cookies
- Muffins
Incorporate Powdered Eggs into Pet Foods and Treats
Adding powdered eggs to foods for cats and dogs provides numerous benefits. Not only does it strengthen the product’s overall nutrition by providing proteins and nutrients, but it also improves the composition of pet foods and treats by binding ingredients together and enhancing products’ texture. Plus, manufacturers can easily advertise eggs due to the fact that they are prevalent, enjoyed for their taste, and known to be a healthy source of protein by most consumers.
Finally, as we mentioned above, powdered eggs can improve the production process by eliminating some of the hassles of storing eggs. They take up less space than whole eggs, they don’t require special storage containers, they weigh less, they are available in bulk, they last longer, they can’t break in transit, their reliability results in a consistent product, and they won’t drastically change a product’s taste. They’re a win-win ingredient for manufacturers and consumers.
So if your company manufacturers pet foods or pet treats, take some time to consider how the addition of dry egg product could benefit your product. Once you know how to use powdered eggs, you might wonder why you never turned to them before.
And when you’re ready to purchase dried egg products for pet food, check out IsoNova. Our pet food products are researched, developed, and manufactured through a joint venture utilizing the advanced technologies and insights of Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc. (REI) and the expertise and premium raw materials of American Dehydrated Foods (ADF). By isolating the components of the egg, we are able to give our customers the high-quality and nutritional ingredients they desire. To learn more about our products, please give us a call at 888-304-5849 or click here to contact us online. We look forward to hearing from you!
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