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Question Do you know if they make a powdered egg subsitute that DOES NOT actually contain egg? The wide variaty of vegy food out today is really great and they have vegy bacon and breakfast sausage but no one (that i know of) has come out with a 'non egg' egg product yet to have a complete breakfast. If there is something of this sort out, could you please tell me where I can purchase it.
Thanks for your time.
Mary
Answer Hello Mary,
Presently, I'm not aware of a veggie egg substitute to serve along with the veggie bacon and sausage. The major manufacturers are probably stumped on this one too, but I bet they are working on it. In the meantime you can use tofu as an egg substitute for scrambled eggs, omelets, and frittatas.
You'll have to experiment with various types, firm tofu (hard-boiled egg consistency) to silken tofu (soft scrambled egg consistency), depending on the texture you prefer. Mix the mashed tofu with a small amount of safflower oil, a little turmeric powder for color, and pepper to taste. Then heat as desired.
Soy products are the basis for many veggie substitutes on the market today. So when a veggie egg substitute becomes available, I won't be surprised if it does contain tofu or some sort of soy derivative.
