Looking for a vegan poached egg substitute? Read our review of Yo Eggs Poached Eggs to find out how they taste and if they’re any good. We’ll explain the ingredients and whether or not this is a plant-based product you’ll want to buy and put on your breakfast table.
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What Is Yo Egg?
Yo Egg is a plant-based poached egg substitute. Yo Egg makes two options. A poached egg and a sunny-side up egg substitute. Not to be confused with vegan boiled eggs products like WunderEggs.
Founded in September 2021 by entrepreneur Eran Groner (CEO) and chef Yosefa Ben Cohen and backed by investors, read more at yo-egg.com
We first heard about this new product in VegNews and were excited. There are liquid egg products on the market like Just Egg and Simply Eggless, but none that mimic a poached egg with a runny yolk.
Of course we had questions; like would it really have that runny center poached eggs are known for? Could we finally make the real deal Eggs Benedict?
Product Ingredient List
Contains: Soy
- Water
- Sunflower oil
- Soy protein
- Chickpea protein
- 2% or less of: potato starch, yeast; seaweed extract, beta carotene, paprika extract, pectin, calcium lactate, salt, potassium salt, lecithin, guar gum, carob gum, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, methylcellulose.
- Garnish with Black salt known as Kala Namak or Himalayan black salt. It contains sulfuric compounds that give it a strong eggy taste and smell, perfect for Yo Eggs and egg substitutes like tofu scramble.
Nutrition Information
Product FAQs
Are Plant-Based Eggs Healthy Compared To Regular Eggs?
Yes, they are healthy. Nutritionally speaking, these egg-free poached eggs are pretty similar to a boiled egg. The primary differences are in carbohydrates and cholesterol levels. Yo Egg has no cholesterol but are higher in carbohydrates.
| Yo Egg Nutrition Facts : 50g per servings | Boiled Egg Nutrition Facts: 50g per servings |
|---|---|
| 62 calories | 78 calories |
| 2g protein | 6g protein |
| 3g carb | .06g carb |
| 0g cholesterol | 187mg cholesterol |
| 5g fat | 5g fat |
29mg sodium | 62mg sodium |
Where to Buy Yo Eggs?
You can of course buy them online at Yo Egg. They are sold four in a pack in the freezer section of select supermarkets across Los Angeles, including online at Besties Vegan Paradise and in stores at Rainbow Acres Natural Foods, Hanks Organic, and Follow Your Heart Market with plans for expansion throughout California, New York, and nationwide next year.
Price
We paid $6.96 for a package containing 4 eggs.
How To Cook Yo Eggs
Bring water to a boil. Lower the heat and place the vegan poached egg in simmering water for 10 minutes (if frozen) or 5 minutes (if chilled). Using a slotted spoon, gently remove from water. Hold it over the pot for a few seconds to let excess water drip off.
For optimal results, these should be boiled as they won't cook well in an air fryer.
Storing
Keep frozen until ready to cook.
Serving Suggestions
Yo Egg Recipe Ideas
- Poached Egg Over Toast
- Shakshuka - A Tomato Egg Dish
- Eggs Benedict
- Avocado Poached Eggs
- On Salad
- Added to Ramen or a bowl.
Vegan Breakfast Recipes
✨ If You Buy And Try It. Be Sure To Let Us Know How You Like Them.
Review
These eggs are very similar to what a poached chicken egg would look like but you can tell they came from a mold. It has a firm white, rounded top that gently yields before revealing a yellow yolk.
What Does Yo Egg taste like?
The egg white is pretty bland. The yolk is really where the flavor is and with the black salt (that’s included in the package) it’s as good as it gets.
What Is the texture of Yo Egg?
The texture is exactly like that of a poached egg. The runny golden yolk is a smooth velvety texture and makes a nice sauce. Combined the egg white and yolk; have the mouthfeel of a poached egg. It’s very realistic to that of a chicken egg.
Recommendation
The answer is absolutely we will buy these again. They have an eggy taste especially with the black salt and the runny yolk center is just want you expect.
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