Is eiklarpulver vegan?

Eiklarpulver is a German term that translates to egg white powder or dried egg albumen in English. It is derived entirely from bird eggs, almost always from chickens. To produce it, liquid egg whites are mechanically separated from the yolks, pasteurized to eliminate bacteria, and subsequently spray-dried into a shelf-stable powder. Food processors use eiklarpulver in baked goods, meringues, confectionery, processed meat items, desserts, and dietary supplements because of its strong foaming, gelling, and binding capabilities.

Because eiklarpulver is an animal-derived product, it is not vegan. Its production requires the use of poultry eggs, making it incompatible with a vegan diet. Packaged foods imported from German-speaking regions that list this ingredient must be avoided by those seeking strictly plant-based options. Food manufacturers targeting the vegan market replace it with functional plant proteins and starches, such as aquafaba, soy protein, or potato protein isolates.