There are various reasons why you may need to find a substitute for eggs in your diet. Allergies and dietary preferences are two of the most common.

Egg Allergy

Eggs are the second most common food allergy in infants and young children ( 1 ).

One study indicated that 50% of children will outgrow the allergy by the time they are three years old, with 66% outgrowing it by the age of five ( 2 ).

Other studies suggest it may take until age 16 to outgrow an egg allergy ( 3 ).

While most children who are allergic to eggs become tolerant over time, some individuals remain allergic their entire lives.

Vegan Diet

Some individuals follow a vegan diet and choose not to eat meat, dairy, eggs or any other animal products.

Vegans avoid consuming animal products for various reasons, including health purposes, environmental concerns or ethical reasons regarding animal rights.