What Is an Egg White Substitute Called? Demystifying Aquafaba and Other Replacements
                                
                                
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                                Over 2% of children experience an egg allergy, prompting many to seek alternatives for cooking and baking. The most versatile and widely known egg white substitute is called aquafaba, a simple, plant-based ingredient that performs remarkably similar functions to its animal-derived counterpart.