Eggs Allergen Guide

Information about Eggs in cuisine around the world.

About Eggs

Eggs appear in various Japanese dishes.

High Prevalence Warning

Eggs is particularly common in the cuisine of: Portugal, Austria

Common Foods Containing Eggs

Baked goodsBreakfast dishesButter tartsCarbonara sauceCustard dessertsEierkuchen (pancakes)EmpanadasFacturasFresh pastaFull Irish breakfastHollandaise sauceKaiserschmarrnMakowiec (poppy seed roll)Many cakes and pastriesMany pastriesMayonnaiseMazurek (Easter cake)Milanesa (sometimes dipped in egg)Most traditional pastriesNanaimo barsNokedli (dumplings)Oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl)Palacsinta (crepes)Palatschinken (crepes)PastriesQuichesSernik (cheesecake)Some pierogi varietiesSome saucesSome savory dishesSome sushi rollsSomlói galuska (dessert)SpätzleTamagoyaki (rolled omelette)TiramisuTúrós csusza (cottage cheese pasta)Wiener Schnitzel breadingZabaglione

Foods That Contain Eggs

Okonomiyaki

Japan

Savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients such as cabbage, meat, and seafood, topped with okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes. Osaka and Hiroshima styles differ in preparation methods.

Contains:

WheatEggsSeafood

Matcha Desserts

Japan

Finely ground powdered green tea (matcha) features prominently in 2025 desserts: matcha soft serve ice cream, matcha parfaits, matcha tiramisu, and matcha cheesecake. Uji (Kyoto Prefecture) produces the finest ceremonial-grade matcha. Matcha innovations blend traditional tea ceremony culture with modern pastry techniques.

Contains:

DairyEggs

Pasta Carbonara

Italy

Roman pasta dish made with eggs, hard cheese (Pecorino Romano), cured pork (guanciale), and black pepper. The authentic version does not contain cream.

Contains:

WheatEggsDairy

Tiramisu

Italy

Coffee-flavored dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese mixture, and dusted with cocoa. Originated in Veneto region.

Contains:

WheatEggsDairy

Tortellini in Brodo

Italy

Emilia-Romagna's signature stuffed pasta filled with pork, prosciutto, mortadella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, served in rich capon broth. 2025 sees a stuffed pasta renaissance with chefs creating inventive new fillings while honoring tradition.