What is whole egg powder?
Whole egg powder is produced by spray-drying pasteurised whole egg (white and yolk in natural ratio); it typically contains 45–48% protein and 38–42% fat. 1 kg of powder equals about 3.5–4 kg of liquid whole egg, or 70–80 medium eggs. It delivers the binding, emulsifying, leavening and colour functions of fresh egg in a long-life, easily dosed form.
How is it produced?
Eggs are washed, broken, the shell removed, the liquid egg filtered and pasteurised (about 64 °C for 2.5–3 minutes). Optional desugaring prevents browning. After spray drying the product is cooled, sieved and packed in oxygen-barrier packaging. Quality depends on the freshness of the raw eggs, pasteurisation control and drying temperature.
Applications in food manufacturing
Cake, biscuit, waffle and croissant mixes; pasta and noodles; instant omelette and breakfast products; binder in meat products; mayonnaise and sauces; dry mixes and ice cream. In bakery it provides the function of fresh egg without cold chain and breaking labour. Typical usage is 2–10%.
Technical properties and quality criteria
Check protein, fat, moisture (≤ 5%), solubility, colour, pH, peroxide value, free fatty acids and microbiological values (Salmonella absent in 25 g, Enterobacteriaceae, total plate count, yeast/mould). Pasteurisation statement, origin document and veterinary health certificate are mandatory for imports.
What to check when buying
For bakery, trial samples for leavening performance; for sauces, for emulsifying capacity. Because of the fat content prefer recently produced lots with a low peroxide value. Türkiye, the European Union and India are common origins; for imports, follow avian influenza status and the health certificate. Obtain the specification, lot-specific COA, Salmonella report and halal certificate (if required) with the quotation.
Wholesale sourcing: price and minimum order
The wholesale price of whole egg powder follows the egg market, desugaring, origin and order quantity. The typical minimum order is one pallet (500 kg). PERDIST identifies the grade suited to your application, compares sources and provides a written quotation with the mandatory health documents.
Frequently asked questions
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