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Smart Snacks
Nutritious and Delicious Hard-boiled eggs supply a “nutrient-dense” option for nutritious snacks in schools, according to the USDA Smart Snacks in School Standards. Schools can include hard-boiled eggs as snacks or à la carte items, as long as no fat has been added to them. We’ve got serving tips, packaging ideas and nutritional information designed to fit federal guidelines. […]
Latest recommendations for healthy dietary patterns include eggs
July 26, 2023
Key Takeaways: While nutrient needs can be met by consuming various dietary patterns that align with personal, cultural, and budgetary preferences, there is a proliferation of nutrition misinformation that can make healthy eating confusing. Guidance from credible organizations, such as the American Heart Association (AHA), can help to clear up nutrition misinformation and put it […]
Landmark 50-Year Study Documents U.S. Egg Industry Reduced Environmental Footprint
Improved hen feed, better disease control, advancements in hen housing systems and subsequent reduction of natural resource use — reduced environmental footprint. Research Summary A new study demonstrates how the egg industry has reduced its environmental footprint over the last fifty years through improved hen feed, better disease control, advancements in hen housing systems and […]
Gluten-Free Solutions Begin with REAL Eggs
Texture, chew, crumb, crust, taste and appearance — these are some of the hallmarks of a quality baked product in the eyes (or mouths) of a consumer, but devilishly tricky to recreate in a gluten-free version. Bakery items might comprise the majority of a gluten-free product line, but it also can include pasta, sauces, snacks, […]
The Complex Challenge of Clean Label
Deceptively Simple Yet Defying Definition Clean label products prove less can be more. However, clean label formulation can be anything but simple. Manufacturers need real ingredients from natural sources that can withstand the rigors of processing, create an attractive food or beverage with an enticing taste and mouthfeel, and supply a decent shelf life. It’s […]
Yes, It Really Is Incredible – The Indisputably Potent Protein Eggs Supply
From villain to superhero in one bound? Sounds like a feat only a protein powerhouse could accomplish – and it has. Once scientific evidence dispelled the cholesterol myth, the egg regained its role as a nutrient-rich source of vitamins and minerals, including protein. And as today’s consumers engage in more mindful eating, they’re more deliberate […]
REAL Eggs Make a Real Difference
There is no single one-to-one substitution that can replace the multiple functional and synergistic properties supplied by REAL egg ingredients. The flavor, functionality and appeal of REAL eggs delivers the gold standard formulators expect and consumers demand. It is a gold standard product—measured by taste, texture and appearance—that prompts repeat purchases and results in market […]
Market Trends
The American Egg Board is committed to providing the food processing industry with the most recent and up-to-date information as it relates to consumer trends and scientific information used in the development of applications where eggs play a role. Much has been written on the unique and irreplaceable benefits of eggs in applications such as […]