3 Responses to “EggWhite Protein by NOW Foods – Sports And Specialty Formulas (1 lbs. Powder)”

1. Linaeve
   November 15th, 2009 @ 4:56 pm

   I suspect–suspect, mind you–that the batch of this product I received contains a sulfate, specifically, sodium lauryl sulfate, a common egg white powder additive.

   I’m very sensitive to sulfates and sulfites. Even in small amounts they trigger in me hot flashes followed by pounding headaches. As a result I avoid them scrupulously. I go to a lot of effort (and sometimes expense) to buy only pure egg white powder with no additives. Deb-El is a pure egg white powder, but in larger quantities it can be expensive. I decided to try this brand to save a little money.

   When I make protein shakes I always add a pinch of salt for flavor. The first thing I noticed when I made a shake from this powder was it tasted a little more salty than usual–indicating to me some extra sodium was in there. I wasn’t really thinking about it so I didn’t pay that much mind.

   Later in the day I had hot flashes; later that night a pounding headache. I reviewed what I had eaten and the only thing different was I was trying this brand of egg white powder.

   Sodium lauryl sulfate is a foaming and whipping agent. Egg white powder containing it is often sold as “meringue powder,” and it’s intended for use in making desserts and other meringue products.

   Pure egg white powder (mixed with a little water of course) is difficult to whip. I tried whipping Deb El once and it took a lot of time and a lot of extra powder to get even passable results. I decided to run a little test with this powder and see how it did.

   I mixed two tablespoons of this powder with a few tablespoons of water and started whipping. Within seconds I had a bowlful of foam; in less than a minute, with no addition of sugar or anything else, I had the lovely whipped meringue you see in the picture I posted.

   So I had three clues there may be sodium lauryl sulfate in the batch of this product I received: the extra saltiness, my hot flashes and headache, and the instant whipping into foam.

   I don’t have a lab of course, so I can’t do any further testing. Just be aware that if you’re sensitive to sulfates and sulfites, this may be a product to avoid. The packager of this product may want to do a little investigating of his suppliers.

2. Wilona
   November 16th, 2009 @ 12:32 am

   This is for my son who has autism and is 3 years old. He is on a restricted diet, no gluten (wheat), no casein (cow milk), no soy, no corn. I’ve been struggling to get enough protein in him. The only milk he drinks is rice milk – which is watery and has very little nutritional value. I’ve tried both rice protein powder and yellow pea protein powder – mixing them in the rice milk – they are both disgusting. He won’t touch them. He loves the egg-white protein powder! It makes the rice milk thick and nutritious. And he downs every cup, so it must taste good! I’m so excited! I now add it to the gluten-free cookies and muffins I bake for him too! Excellent source of protein and amino acids!

3. Gunther
   November 16th, 2009 @ 6:06 am

   GOod stuff- no weird taste, which is why I like egg whites. You really do need a good blender or something for this stuff. My favorite is making orange julius’ with it. Things turn out nice and fluffy with low fat and low calories.

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