Is Eggs vegan?
Not vegan
Eggs are animal products. Not vegan, including 'cage-free' and backyard eggs.
What it is
Reproductive cells laid by female birds (typically chickens).
Why not vegan
Egg-laying breeds are bred for high production, exhausting their bodies. Male chicks are culled at hatch in commercial systems. Vegans avoid eggs regardless of source.
Where you'll find it
- Baked goods
- Mayonnaise
- Pasta
- Ice cream
- Meringues
- Marshmallows
Vegan alternatives
- JUST Egg (mung bean)
- Flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
- Aquafaba
- Silken tofu
- Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer
FAQ
- Are backyard eggs vegan?
- No — vegans abstain from eggs in principle. Backyard hens still produce eggs from breeds selected for unnatural lay rates.