Comments on: Ener-G Egg Replacer http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:09:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Jeff http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-8955 Jeff Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:25:05 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-8955 What works much better than Ener-G is whizzed tofu: for each egg called for in the recipe, add 1/4 cup tofu (any type is fine in my experience) to a blender. Add just enough water or soymilk to be able to blend the tofu smoothly (be careful not to add too not much). Replace straight-up. Works great - if you do it right, I guarantee people won't be able to tell the difference! And since tofu is even cheaper than eggs, even professional bakers can try this. The reason this recipe works it that lecithin, the ingredient in eggs that emulsifies the baked good, is chemically equivalent to soy lecithin. Things like Ener-G can never work as well as eggs because they don't have lecithin. http://www.theppk.com/veganbaking.html What works much better than Ener-G is whizzed tofu: for each egg called for in the recipe, add 1/4 cup tofu (any type is fine in my experience) to a blender. Add just enough water or soymilk to be able to blend the tofu smoothly (be careful not to add too not much). Replace straight-up. Works great - if you do it right, I guarantee people won’t be able to tell the difference! And since tofu is even cheaper than eggs, even professional bakers can try this.

The reason this recipe works it that lecithin, the ingredient in eggs that emulsifies the baked good, is chemically equivalent to soy lecithin. Things like Ener-G can never work as well as eggs because they don’t have lecithin.

http://www.theppk.com/veganbaking.html

]]> By: Leah http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-397 Leah Sat, 28 Jan 2006 19:56:38 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-397 I have been using Ener-G for years to bake with and have had good results with most recipes. I don't follow their directions on quantity and I don't really measure it. For each egg a recipe calls for I usually put about a tablespoon in a glass cup and add about two tablespoons of warm water and beat it with a fork until frothy. Then I will add a little more replacer or water until it looks "right". Most of the things I bake also have baking powder or soda or both, so it is possible that that helps as well. I have been using Ener-G for years to bake with and have had good results with most recipes. I don’t follow their directions on quantity and I don’t really measure it.

For each egg a recipe calls for I usually put about a tablespoon in a glass cup and add about two tablespoons of warm water and beat it with a fork until frothy. Then I will add a little more replacer or water until it looks “right”.

Most of the things I bake also have baking powder or soda or both, so it is possible that that helps as well.

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-396 Rhonda Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:06:28 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-396 I used it in a brownie recipe once and it wouldn't set. It remained molten lava no matter how long I baked it. I followed the directions on the box, so I have no idea why it didn't work for me. :-/ I used it in a brownie recipe once and it wouldn’t set. It remained molten lava no matter how long I baked it. I followed the directions on the box, so I have no idea why it didn’t work for me. :-/

]]> By: snibblet http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-395 snibblet Sat, 21 Jan 2006 05:33:40 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-395 This product is terrible. Not only that, but, the people in the main offices can't answer any direct questionis...and they wont return any message you leave for them...first I was told that I needed to use warm water...which I did originally...then, I was told to add 1/2 tsp ob baking powder and baking soda to the dry mix as well....when that didn;t work, they told me to add it just to the dry mix..then they told me to add a tablespoon with no liquid...nothing has worked well, and I have wasted about 3 boxes of this stuff trying to figure it all out...dont wast your money..those who say they have had great success are probalby posters who work for Ener-g egg or ane not very discriminating about their taste This product is terrible. Not only that, but, the people in the main offices can’t answer any direct questionis…and they wont return any message you leave for them…first I was told that I needed to use warm water…which I did originally…then, I was told to add 1/2 tsp ob baking powder and baking soda to the dry mix as well….when that didn;t work, they told me to add it just to the dry mix..then they told me to add a tablespoon with no liquid…nothing has worked well, and I have wasted about 3 boxes of this stuff trying to figure it all out…dont wast your money..those who say they have had great success are probalby posters who work for Ener-g egg or ane not very discriminating about their taste

]]> By: Pat http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-394 Pat Sat, 10 Dec 2005 12:45:45 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-394 Has anyone used the egg replacers for making bread pudding?? I'm especially interested in making a savory bread pudding without eggs. Also, has anyone used tofu as an egg substitute in making bread pudding? Has anyone used the egg replacers for making bread pudding?? I’m especially interested in making a savory bread pudding without eggs.

Also, has anyone used tofu as an egg substitute in making bread pudding?

]]> By: carole http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-393 carole Sun, 24 Jul 2005 20:29:30 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-393 I've just bought ENER G egg replacer to make a sponge wedding cake for a vegan couple. I have had 4 attempts at the cake and it turns out very heavy and doughy, where am i going wrong? I have followed the instructions very carefully and i've only 4 days left to make the cake. Carole. England I’ve just bought ENER G egg replacer to make a sponge wedding cake for a vegan couple. I have had 4 attempts at the cake and it turns out very heavy and doughy, where am i going wrong? I have followed the instructions very carefully and i’ve only 4 days left to make the cake.

Carole. England

]]> By: Amy http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-392 Amy Thu, 17 Feb 2005 16:56:11 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-392 Stephanie, If you can't find the egg replacer near you, you can go online @ www.ener-g.com maybe you can purchase off their website. hope that helps Amy Stephanie,

If you can’t find the egg replacer near you, you can go online @ http://www.ener-g.com maybe you can purchase off their website.
hope that helps

Amy

]]> By: Ryan http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-391 Ryan Sun, 15 Aug 2004 12:45:13 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-391 There are a lot of good scrambled tofu recipes out there, including some boxes mixes worth trying. There are a lot of good scrambled tofu recipes out there, including some boxes mixes worth trying.

]]> By: Linda http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-390 Linda Sun, 15 Aug 2004 11:33:09 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-390 My husband has about 12 food allergies, including gluten. Are there any egg replacers I can use, not only in recipes but for scrambled eggs for breakfast? Thanks! Linda My husband has about 12 food allergies, including gluten. Are there any egg replacers I can use, not only in recipes but for scrambled eggs for breakfast? Thanks!

Linda

]]> By: catriona http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-389 catriona Tue, 22 Jun 2004 23:04:40 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-389 Just found out my son has food allergies to all grain, dairy, soy, nuts, peas and eggs.....tryied to cook muffins with egg replacer and potato starch but they always turn out like jello...anyone with any help or receipes?? Just found out my son has food allergies to all grain, dairy, soy, nuts, peas and eggs…..tryied to cook muffins with egg replacer and potato starch but they always turn out like jello…anyone with any help or receipes??

]]> By: Amritha http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-388 Amritha Thu, 13 May 2004 01:41:11 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-388 Hi Stephanie, I just purchased the Ener-G egg replacer from the 'Choices' store in downtown Vancouver 3 days ago so you should be able to get it from other Choices stores throughout the city! Good luck. Hi Stephanie,

I just purchased the Ener-G egg replacer from the ‘Choices’ store in downtown Vancouver 3 days ago so you should be able to get it from other Choices stores throughout the city! Good luck.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-387 Stephanie Fri, 13 Feb 2004 23:56:08 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-387 Hi, I live in Vancouver, British Columbia. Is there a store near by (Surrey, Burnaby) that actually sells Ener-G egg replacer? Stephanie Hi,

I live in Vancouver, British Columbia. Is there a store near by (Surrey, Burnaby) that actually sells Ener-G egg replacer?

Stephanie

]]> By: chrmann http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-386 chrmann Thu, 20 Jun 2002 17:35:34 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-386 I have used Ener-G egg replacer with good results for a long time. Calcium Carbonate is in the Ener-G egg replacer product. Calcium Carbonate is used as a substitute for Baking Soda. I'm thinking about experimenting with this Ener-G egg replacer as a Baking Soda replecement. Any thoughts? I have used Ener-G egg replacer with good results for a long time.

Calcium Carbonate is in the Ener-G egg replacer product. Calcium Carbonate is used as a substitute for Baking Soda. I’m thinking about experimenting with this Ener-G egg replacer as a Baking Soda replecement. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Jen http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-385 Jen Mon, 19 Nov 2001 22:08:26 +0000 http://new.vegblog.org/2001/11/19/ener-g-egg-replacer/#comment-385 I've tried it in bran muffins as well, and have been relatively satisfied. Let me know how the pancakes turn out - I hadn't even thought of it! I’ve tried it in bran muffins as well, and have been relatively satisfied. Let me know how the pancakes turn out - I hadn’t even thought of it!

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