Egg Product
Academy’s Definition: Egg product may contain any interior part of the egg, excluding the shell. This includes the yolk, albumen, and the lesser known parts of the egg such as the chalaza, shell membranes, and germinal disk (all of which, are very nutritious!). Egg product does not contain dirty or inedible eggs.
Facts
• Egg product is a highly nutritious source of nutrients.
• Derived from eggs that are broken during the handling process, or misshapen.
• Eggs and egg product digest quickly in the digestive tract, making it a sensible ingredient for dogs with tummy troubles.
One of the biggest myths is that egg product must come from “rotten eggs” or “eggs covered in chicken poop”. That is simply not the case!
The egg industry is highly regulated and, as such, you can rest assured that this ingredient has been handled safely and responsibly. All egg products are handled under the same standard – meaning that an egg fed to your dog has the same safety standards as the egg on your plate!
In fact, egg product is more bioavailable (read: digestible) than many other ingredients in the industry. It is a wonderful, nutritious ingredient!