Meringue powder as an egg substitute?
ActuarialChef
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Does anyone know if you could use Meringue powder in place of the egg whites? (such as one made by Wilton, here: http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-702-6015-Meringue-Powder-Can/dp/B000ZNOVCA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335472604&sr=8-1)
In baking, the Wilton meringue powder is typically used to make icing or meringues, instead of using egg whites, for food-safety reasons. If anyone knows if this would work, would you have to add anything additional (extra water, milk, etc.)? How much meringue powder would you use?
Thanks for any help you all may have!
In baking, the Wilton meringue powder is typically used to make icing or meringues, instead of using egg whites, for food-safety reasons. If anyone knows if this would work, would you have to add anything additional (extra water, milk, etc.)? How much meringue powder would you use?
Thanks for any help you all may have!
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Interesting idea - I don't see why it wouldn't work...
Xanthan gum is always a nice additive to make your fluff a bit smoother..
However, If you use pasteurized egg whites (most egg whites sold in stores are pasteurized) the food safety concern should be a non-issue.0 -
However, If you use pasteurized egg whites (most egg whites sold in stores are pasteurized) the food safety concern should be a non-issue.
Do you mean like "Egg Beaters" or similar items? I usually just buy whole eggs... are they pasteurized? (sorry if that sounds dumb haha)0
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