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Egg White

Egg White

From 6 monthsCommon allergenChoking risk★★★★★
Eggs

Egg white can be introduced around 6 months along with yolk. Current guidelines recommend introducing whole eggs together.

How to serve

6-9 months

Serve as part of whole egg preparations.

9-12 months

Include in scrambled eggs, omelets.

12-24 months

Use in any egg dishes.

Nutrition

ProteinB vitamins

Excellent source of high-quality protein. Contains B vitamins. Low in fat and calories.

Good to know

Can be rubbery. Cut into small pieces or scramble.

Egg white contains the proteins most likely to cause allergic reactions. Always cook thoroughly.

Contains: egg

Tip

There's no benefit to separating white from yolk for allergy prevention - introduce whole egg together.

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