Wednesday, November 28, 2018

What To Use As An Egg Substitute For Vegans

By Pamela Barnes


When people say they are vegetarians, it means they feed mainly on vegetables and foods of plant origin. Some of them do this for medical reasons while some others just have it as a lifestyle. They do not take foods that are cooked with meat, eggs, milk and even fish. Since they do not take some of these things that are important to man, they have a list of what should serve as an alternative. That is why egg substitute for vegans are thought of when it is time to bake items that would normally require some eggs.

One can go with applesauce. Applesauce can be used in baking just the same way eggs are useful in the process. Its fat-free nature makes it suitable for vegetarians who do not want to increase their fat consumption. Applesauce is also known to have low calories so it can prevent overweight issues, which is a characteristic of those who usually dwell on baked foods.

If you think eggs are the best for binding when baking, you are challenged today to try flaxseed. Flaxseed is a good binder and apart from that, its flavor of nuts makes it preferable for whole grain products. You can find them in the market but you have to be careful to avoid the fake ones.

If what you want is something that tastes like eggs, then go for black salt. The sulfur in a little quantity of black salt can be equivalent to what is found in eggs. It is used especially to bake tofu scrambles, vegan egg salad, and quiches. At first, black salt was not easily found in every supermarket but now, the story has changed and you can also find it online to make an order.

If you don't have a problem eating bananas, then you will find it pleasant to replace eggs with them especially when you want to have some black bean brownies. With only one medium-sized banana, you can have the same goodness an egg will supply in the baking. Thus, they are cheaper and better for those who would naturally skip snacks to avoid gaining more weight.

Another binding agent to use for baking to replace eggs is tapioca starch. Apart from binding, it also thickens the dough even when a little is used. It is also cheaper since a teaspoon mixed with water thrice its quantity can do the same as an egg. Its thickening ability makes it a useful ingredient in also making vegan mayonnaise.

Baking soda and vinegar mixed together can also do the work of eggs. The mixture can create bubbles making your baked item to swell and have some air without depending on eggs. You can also count on this if you want something that is cheaper since 1 teaspoon of baking soda and thrice the same amount of vinegar can be used as a substitute for a single egg.

These are obviously not the only substitutes for eggs when baking. Generally, anything that can hold the ingredients together (that is improve its structure), make it to rise, and add moisture/richness to the item can be a good substitute. No matter what you go for, endeavor to get it at an affordable price. Many of the substitutes for eggs are even cheaper than using eggs.




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