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Egg White
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Egg White
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 8 µg |
| Potassium | 149 mg |
| Sodium | 185 mg |
Allergen · Eggs
Egg white is egg, one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Offer it from around six months, then keep offering it — regular exposure is what current guidance recommends, not a single try.
How to serve Egg White to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Cook until solid unless the hen egg carries the red British Lion mark or was produced under the Laid in Britain scheme. Introduce egg in a small amount on its own so you can spot a reaction.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Offer well-cooked pieces. A British Lion or Laid in Britain hen egg may be lightly cooked.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
Serve cooked with the family meal. Only British Lion or Laid in Britain hen eggs should be raw or lightly cooked.
Watch out for
- Worth knowing
Hens' eggs stamped with the red British Lion mark, or produced under the Laid in Britain scheme, may be given raw or lightly cooked. Other eggs must be cooked until the white and yolk are solid.
NHS: children's food safety and hygiene
Per 100 g from CoFID (12-938). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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Egg White: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat egg white?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cook until solid unless the hen egg carries the red British Lion mark or was produced under the Laid in Britain scheme. Introduce egg in a small amount on its own so you can spot a reaction.
How do I cut and serve egg white for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): Cook until solid unless the hen egg carries the red British Lion mark or was produced under the Laid in Britain scheme. Introduce egg in a small amount on its own so you can spot a reaction.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Offer well-cooked pieces. A British Lion or Laid in Britain hen egg may be lightly cooked.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): Serve cooked with the family meal. Only British Lion or Laid in Britain hen eggs should be raw or lightly cooked.
What should I watch out for when giving egg white to a baby?
Hens' eggs stamped with the red British Lion mark, or produced under the Laid in Britain scheme, may be given raw or lightly cooked. Other eggs must be cooked until the white and yolk are solid. Source: NHS: children's food safety and hygiene.
Is egg white a common allergen?
Yes. On the UK allergen list it counts as Eggs.
Egg white is egg, one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Offer it from around six months, then keep offering it — regular exposure is what current guidance recommends, not a single try.