"liquid egg substitute"

Anjeroo
Anjeroo Posts: 44
edited November 9 in Food and Nutrition
Hello all!

I've been using the internet to find alot of tasty recipes to help in my weight loss goals. I noticed many call for "liquid egg substitute" or "egg beaters". I live in Niagara Ontario Canada but I can't find them!!! I've had 3 grocery stores in my area tell me they don't exist anymore and/or they've been discontinued. I have asked at about 5 others only to have blank stares. I remember seeing them a few years ago but can't seem to find them anywhere now! Does anyone know if they were really discontinued? And if so... why? Do they not meet Canadian Health food standards or something? I supposed I could drive over to New York state but really... crossing the boarder for this?

I'm trying to stick to 1500 calories a day and I'm used to enjoying eggs as a snack. Even my Omega 3 brown eggs have 70 calories per egg :( It seems alot compared to fresh fruits and veggies that contain much less. I'd like to find them or something like them. If anyone has any help hints or tips I'd really appreciate it. Thanks so much!

Anjeroo :flowerforyou:
Niagara Canada.

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,422 Member
    So....just use egg whites....same / same.
  • purpletrillium
    purpletrillium Posts: 124
    I would use egg whites, since it's the same thing. Did you look for a small carton similar to what milk comes in? How about in the frozen food section?
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    i just use egg whites, or 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg for the yolk if i want it.
    They do sell "egg creations" in the egg section of the grocery store (usually on the top shelf in a container that looks like a milk container) The nutrition of the plain ones are about 30 cal for 1/4 cup and 0 cholesterol. I live in BC and I've seen them plenty, they do sell them in Ontario but I don't know if they do specifically in Niagara.
  • Anjeroo
    Anjeroo Posts: 44
    Are they really just the same? I am DROOLING over this recipe on the site by Kim: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/461717-low-calorie-low-fat-cheesecake-brownies

    It calls for egg whites AND egg white substitute... one month in... 5 lbs gone I'm nervous to really eat a brownie.
  • Anjeroo
    Anjeroo Posts: 44
    I did check where the eggs are kept and then the frozen section. When I couldn't find them myself I even asked the store managers. It's just odd they seemed to have disappeared! Thank you all for the "equivalents". If I can't find them this week I'll just make my brownies with your suggestions.
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    I have found actual "egg substitute" in the baking aisle with the organic/gluten free stuff. It comes in a box and you mix it with water to use in baking and cooking. I almost bought it (i'm on a no wheat/dairy/eggs/citrus thing right now due to allergies) but then i just couldn't get over the whole powder turning into egg thing....kinda grossed me out.
  • Anjeroo
    Anjeroo Posts: 44
    I will try your suggestions... much appreciated!
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    I'm going to show my bias but......eat whole foods people!!! Whole foods are better for you! An egg is only 75 calories or so if you boil or microwave it. 2 are about 150 calories or about .10 of your daily load. IMHO this is not the place to skimp calories. Go crazy and eat a couple of whole eggs for yourself!! ;-)
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
    So....just use egg whites....same / same.

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  • lauehorn
    lauehorn Posts: 183
    I'm going to show my bias but......eat whole foods people!!! Whole foods are better for you! An egg is only 75 calories or so if you boil or microwave it. 2 are about 150 calories or about .10 of your daily load. IMHO this is not the place to skimp calories. Go crazy and eat a couple of whole eggs for yourself!! ;-)

    Totally agree with this! Besides, the yolk has all the good nutrition! Eat whole foods and a balanced diet, including the occasional indulgence (brownies) without feeling guilty.
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member
    they certinaly arent discontinued, at least not in the states...juts bought some yesterday. Like others said it comes in a milk carton type thing near the eggs. I typically find them at walmart - do you have any larger supermarkets like that around you that mgiht have them?

    or you can always use egg whites :)
  • Silverstar46
    Silverstar46 Posts: 187 Member
    Egg whites are exactly the same (without processing so therefore better for you) and are extremely low calorie when compared to a whole egg. I had THREE eggwhites this morning in an omelet for 51 calories. Considering one regular egg has 70 calories PLUS 200mgs of Cholesterol and eggwhites have 0 cholesterol - it's a no brainer.

    Plus, eggs are MUCh cheaper than egg beaters to buy.
  • sixswings
    sixswings Posts: 4
    Try this website for egg whites if you can't find them in stores they last a long time. http://www.eggwhitesint.com
  • Anjeroo
    Anjeroo Posts: 44
    The brownies only have 76 calories PER brownie... using a whole egg would probably bump them near 100? I guess when it comes down to it I agree with the whole foods approach but given the choice of TWO brownies or a brownie with an egg... *cries* I WANT TWO BROWNIES!

    There are a few Wal-marts here that have recently converted to "super stores" that have food and freezer sections. Great idea ... I might try there (as I haven't yet) and they carry more American products.

    As an aside... I've previously followed low carb diets and eaten 4-6 eggs per day (enjoying 1 carb in an Omega 3 egg). I'm trying to stick to 1500 calories daily (a shift for me to count calories not carbs so much... although I watch them too) I'm surprised that my usual "go to's" of eggs and tuna cans are higher in calories than I really ever thought. It's all a balancing act... at the moment just trying to fit it all in is a challenge :)
  • maygans
    maygans Posts: 196 Member
    Assuming you would use 1 whole egg per 1/4 cup of egg substitute, it would definitely not increase each brownie 25 calories. 1 whole egg is 70 calories. 1/4 cup of egg beaters/substitute/whites is 30 calories. That's a 40 calorie difference. Using 2 eggs in the recipe as opposed to 1/2 cup egg substitute (1/4c in the batter, 1/4c in the cheesecake) it would be an 80 calorie difference. Divide that by the 24 servings it says it makes and using regular eggs would increase each brownie by 3.33 calories. So it would be 80 calories per brownie as opposed to 76. By the way, egg beaters (the commonly used "egg substitute") is 99% egg whites and some flavoring.

    Here is what's in it actually : Egg Whites, Less than 1%: Natural Flavor, Color (Includes Beta Carotene), Spices, Salt, Onion Powder, Vegetable Gums (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Maltodextrin. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Sulfate, Iron (Ferric Phosphate), Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate), Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3
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