Allergies & intolerances

Eating out with an egg allergy

FoodGong screens menus, recipes, and food photos for egg and egg-derived ingredients and flags each dish Safe, Ask, or Avoid with the reason.

Egg is a binder, a glaze, and a base for many sauces, so it hides in savory dishes as much as sweet ones. FoodGong reads the whole menu or recipe and surfaces likely egg.

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Where egg hides

The non-obvious sources a busy server — or a short recipe — can miss. FoodGong flags them for you.

Mayonnaise, aioli, and hollandaise
Baked goods and egg wash brushed on breads and pastries
Meatballs, meatloaf, and crab cakes (egg binder)
Custards, ice cream, and some cocktails (egg-white foam)
Fresh egg pasta and some noodles
Breading and batters

How FoodGong screens for egg allergy

Set egg allergy in your profile, then scan a menu, recipe, or dish. FoodGong checks each item for egg and its derivatives and sorts them Safe, Ask, or Avoid, telling you which ingredient triggered the call.

Frequently asked questions

Does it catch egg used as a glaze or binder?

Yes — it flags breads and pastries with egg wash, and dishes like meatballs that use egg as a binder, even when egg is not an obvious ingredient.

Can I still find safe dishes?

Usually yes. FoodGong shows you every Safe option on the menu at a glance, not just the risks.

Recipes and food photos?

Yes. Paste or photograph a recipe or snap a dish and FoodGong screens it for egg ingredient by ingredient.

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FoodGong helps you screen menus, recipes, and food photos and ask better questions. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice or confirmation from restaurant staff. For severe allergies, always verify with your server and carry any medication your doctor prescribes.