| abstract |
An egg food product is provided that when mixed with baby food and given regularly to a baby will reduce the likelihood of the baby developing a food allergy to eggs. The egg food product is produced by taking whole eggs or egg whites and mixing or whipping them, either by themselves or with other ingredients such as rice, tapioca, wheat, corn, nut flours, soy flour, or bean flour. An acid or acid salt containing food product such as citric acid, lemon juice, and cream of tartar may be added while mixing or whipping the eggs in order to help firm the eggs or egg whites and allow them to retain more air. The resulting batter is then baked in order to produce a cake-like product. The resulting cake is then dried in order to remove substantially all moisture. The dried cake is then ground or milled into a powder. |