Eggs are on the menu several times a week in German households. According to the Federal Information Center for Agriculture (BZL), in 2021 alone, every German consumed an average of 238 eggs per year . This desire for egg dishes is also reflected in the number of laying hens.
A total of almost 50 million hens can now be found in German stables. Together they laid 15.6 billion eggs last year.
Protect animal welfare sustainably and use egg substitutes
However, the breakfast egg can (literally) quickly get stuck in your throat if you consider the circumstances surrounding it. In many cases, the industrial production of eggs in particular hides major problems in the keeping of laying hens.
Sometimes kept in cages or in oversized halls, the animals often live a life completely without daylight and green meadows.
Given these circumstances, many consumers have long been turning to free-range or organic eggs . But here too, the idea of a beautiful chicken life in an idyllic and species-appropriate environment often collapses right from the start.
Finally, the increased demand for eggs from free-range and organic chickens must be met. The number of organic laying hens has therefore increased steadily in 2020 and 2021.
According to the Federal Environment Agency, the number of chickens increased by 400,000 animals in 2020 alone. This reduces the exercise area, increases the staffing density in the stable and also requires breeding that is aimed at high egg production.
Consequence of this : new suffering for the animals in their already very short lives. Sometimes the chickens are killed in the slaughterhouse after the laying period, sometimes just one year later.
The broad bean is the new egg substitute in the vegan universe
Would you like to take a stand against these circumstances or grievances? Or do you even avoid animal products entirely? But you still don't want to miss out on your breakfast eggs or scrambled eggs as food and versatile ingredients for cooking and baking ?
Then choose alternative products . Whether vegan online shops, organic markets, drugstores, classic supermarkets or cheap discounters - you can now find a constantly growing range of corresponding substitute products everywhere.
Such an alternative to eggs often consists of a mix of purely plant-based components, such as potato or corn starch, the tasteless tapioca starch (obtained from the cassava root) and the mild, nutty-tasting lupine flour. The field bean is also becoming increasingly popular as a basis for alternative alternatives.
You may also know this crop from the legume family under the name broad bean, broad bean, horse bean or fava bean . Despite the name, it is not exactly a bean, but rather a so-called vetch.
" Easy To Mix Vegan Egg " as a health-conscious and purely vegan alternative
Like other legumes, faba beans have a very high protein content. They are also considered to be very high in fiber and, in addition to B vitamins, also provide magnesium, calcium, iron and other minerals.
Not only can you eat broad beans as a stand-alone meal, for example tossed in oil or butter and seasoned with salt and pepper, but you can also enjoy them together with other ingredients as a vegan egg substitute .
At Greenforce, for example, we use the field bean as an important ingredient for vegan egg powder that you can mix yourself , which is perfect for omelettes and scrambled eggs.
Behind the name " Easy To Mix Vegan Egg " lies your new, 100 percent plant-based, protein-rich, gluten-free and low-fat breakfast idea in a vegan context.
In contrast to other products of this type, Greenforce as a manufacturer does not add soy, lactose, preservatives and flavor enhancers.
And the best thing about it : your scrambled eggs or omelette are not only completely vegan and sustainable, but also represent a tasty alternative to classic egg dishes without any animal suffering.
Environment, climate, animals - these are the advantages vegan egg substitutes offer
Chicken eggs are not only the crucial basis for preparing scrambled eggs, omelettes and other egg dishes as well as soft- and hard-boiled breakfast eggs. Rather, they are also important as a raising agent, binding and loosening agent, moisturizer and flavor enhancer.
But the same applies here : every egg used increases the suffering of the laying hens and places additional strain on the environment and climate. Because alongside meat and milk, this food also belongs to the group of climate killers.
The reason is obvious : animals also have to be kept to produce eggs. The laying hens are fed with feed from arable farming or receive concentrated feed made from imported grains and legumes.
On the one hand , transport in particular has negative environmental effects . On the other hand, the environment is being polluted by the use of chemical-synthetic fertilizers.
In this form, animal husbandry influences climatic conditions
Fertilizers of this type release nitrous oxide, which, according to studies, is more than 200 times more harmful to the climate than CO₂. In addition, the animals excrete a large part of the feed as manure.
This releases the methane gas produced in the animals' stomachs and deposited in the manure. Studies have also shown that methane gas is 25 times more harmful to the climate than CO₂ .
Particularly worth mentioning in this context are the study “ Meat of the Future ” by the Federal Environment Agency and the scientific report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States .
Egg replacement products like “Easy To Mix Vegan Egg” represent modern lifestyle
For many people in Germany, this problem has already caused a rethink, particularly with regard to their own meat consumption . While in 2012 there was an average of 60.9 kilograms that ended up on every German's plate, in 2022 it was only 55.1 kilograms.
This development is certainly also due to the fact that many purely plant-based meat alternatives are commercially available. However, a similar development should now be possible with regard to the consumption of chicken eggs.
Egg replacement products like the mix from Greenforce clearly show the new path that leads away from the traditional consumption of chicken eggs. You always have to keep in mind the benefits that vegan, purely plant-based egg products have for the environment, climate and animals.
This is one of the reasons why egg substitute products such as “ Easy To Mix Vegan Egg ” are very trendy and are becoming more and more established in a modern and responsible lifestyle.
Replacing eggs: You shouldn't underestimate the health aspect either
Your vegan egg substitute also brings you health benefits. Chicken eggs continue to be a common source of Salmonella infection for humans. Infected laying hens are contaminated with Salmonella.
If, among other things, you do not heat breakfast eggs sufficiently before eating them, you could catch salmonella poisoning. In addition, the egg yolk in particular has a very high cholesterol value.
Regular consumption of eggs can significantly increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Harmful substances have already been detected. The spectrum ranges from antibiotics and pesticides to hormones and germs to heavy metals and dioxin.
A test by the consumer magazine Öko-Test made it clear in 2019 that even organic chicken eggs are affected. For example, a discounter variety was found to have a dioxin content of more than 50 percent above the legal limit.
In this regard, dioxins are suspected of being carcinogenic and harmful to reproduction. In addition, many products were not convincing in terms of animal welfare. Öko-Test identified a total of 15 products in which male chicks were killed immediately after hatching .
Replacing eggs with alternative substitute products - this is how it works
All in all, there is hardly any good reason against egg replacer powder as a plant-based alternative.
But powder is by no means the only way to replace the classic breakfast or Easter egg. There is a wide range of alternative ingredients available to you, especially when cooking and baking.
It is important that the respective egg replacer ingredients harmonize with the other components. Just try and experiment with the different ingredients and combinations. In this way, you can create completely new taste experiences that go far beyond your typical taste.
Vegan egg replacement when baking and cooking - our tips for you:
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Tapioca, potato and corn starch
If you want to thicken sauces or thicken puddings, you can use starch as a substitute for eggs. Tapioca starch in particular is also suitable for making vegan mayonnaise with an extra creamy touch.
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Ground flax seeds and chia seeds
Thanks to their good binding properties, you can also conjure up great dishes with linseeds and chia seeds in ground form as your vegan substitute for eggs. For example, they can be used excellently for green seed patties or vegan meatballs. Or you can use them for crepes and other desserts, or as a substitute for eggs in vegan baking.
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Bananas and applesauce
Applesauce and bananas mashed into a puree can also be used as a tasty alternative to replace the egg. Ingredients of this type are ideal as a moisturizing component of dough for sponge cakes, biscuits, cookies or waffles.
About 60 grams of banana puree can replace one egg when baking. If the banana's own taste is too dominant for you, it's better to use applesauce. It has a subtler taste.
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Soy and chickpea flour
Soy flour mixed with water is almost a classic alternative to eggs to replace eggs. Both soy flour and chickpea flour are high in starch and protein, which ensures good stability and binding. Soy flour is particularly suitable for batter and sweet pastries.
But be careful with the dosage, as the flour has a special taste when used in larger quantities. Chickpea flour, on the other hand, is ideal for savory dishes.
" Easy To Mix Vegan Egg " - your egg replacement powder for all occasions
Vegan baking and cooking is even easier, faster and more versatile with powdered egg substitutes . And for several reasons. Greenforce 's egg substitute contains corn and chickpea flour as well as various raising and thickening agents.
This makes binding sauces, casseroles or even meatloaf child's play and pastries rise wonderfully. The powder mix presents itself here as a vegan egg substitute with all-rounder quality . Who needs chicken eggs anymore?