Many fast-food chains use real eggs, but often with variations: Wendy's, Whataburger, Jack in the Box, and McDonald's (for Egg McMuffins) are known for using freshly cracked whole eggs, while others like Panera and Chick-fil-A use blends with real eggs but also additives like gums and citric acid. Chains like Burger King and Taco Bell use egg mixtures with more ingredients for their scrambled options, though they also source whole eggs.
DO: McDonald's. McDonald's breakfast items are made with real eggs. McDonald's breakfast menu items are all made with real whole eggs, but each is prepared differently.
Don't: Subway
We aren't talkin' fresh eggs, melted butter, and a dash of salt here; rather, you'll encounter additions like cellulose gum, soybean oil, and xanthan gum.
Does Wendy's use real eggs? Absolutely. Every breakfast sandwich* that has an egg on it uses freshly-cracked, grade A, honest-to-goodness, from-an-actual-chicken egg.
Look for uniform shininess in plastic fake eggs; real eggs have natural colour variations. Slightly rough, with visible pores. Feels rougher than a real egg, and may lack visible pores. Feel for texture and porosity; real eggshells are subtly rough with tiny pores.
Unlike a made-to-order restaurant, where fresh eggs are cracked and whisked before hitting the pan, Burger King relies on a liquid egg-pasteurized mixture for all of its sandwiches.
Starbucks is a convenient stop to make for a cup of coffee or tea and a protein-filled meal in the morning -- or any time of day. Its 24/7 breakfast menu is substantial, including oatmeal, yogurt, and a selection of hot items like sandwiches, wraps, and bites, all of which feature cage-free eggs as a main ingredient.
While Dunkin' egg patties do contain egg, there are quite a few ingredients at play: Egg whites, egg yolks, soybean oil, water, corn starch, salt, natural flavor, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, and citric acid. Dunkin' isn't the only chain that doesn't use real eggs in its breakfast sandwiches -- Starbucks doesn't either.
Breakfasts at Tims are made great with 100% Canadian fresh-cracked eggs, sourced from Canadian egg farms. So, we invited Canadian egg farmer, Julie Wynette from Ontario, to chat about what makes Canadian fresh-cracked eggs so tasty.
These egg bites with 19g of protein, applewood-smoked bacon, aged Gruyère and Monterey Jack cheeses are folded into cage-free eggs and cooked using the French sous vide technique to create a velvety texture that's full of flavor.
Meanwhile, many of McDonald's other breakfast sandwiches — like the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit or the Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles — come as standard with a folded, pre-cooked egg. The good news? You can request the freshly cracked egg instead. Next time you order, simply ask for a round egg on your sandwich.
Chick-fil-A®, Subway®, and Jack in the Box® dominate healthier breakfast choices, thanks to zero trans fat and a good balance between calories and protein content.
Give the staff a chef card that alerts them to your allergy and lists egg. If a food item does not have a label, you can't read it, or you have any doubts, don't eat it. Always read the entire label every time. Food companies may change their recipes.
Breakfast Jack
This tasty sandwich includes ham, egg and cheese served on a classic bun. While it might feel indulgent, this healthy item at Jack in the Box provides 410 calories and 16 grams of protein.
Do Croissants Have Eggs? Traditional croissants do not contain eggs as they are made with flour, sugar, salt, dry yeast, milk, water, and butter. Gluten-free croissant recipes DO call for the use of eggs.
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The whole eggs we use in our breakfast McMuffins are 100% Aussie, from suppliers like Pace Farm and Sunny Queen Farms. Our shakes and sundaes are made with blends of dairy ingredients including fresh milk made by our supplier, Lactalis.
At A&W, we're proud to work with Canadian Egg Farmers to serve freshly cracked eggs, made just the way you like them.
Fox Business identifies Burger King as the fifth fast food franchise forgoing the serving of 100% whole eggs. The egg products included in their breakfasts are allegedly a “liquid egg-pasteurized mixture containing a number of additives.”
Burger King, which had more than 500 fast food outlets in Ireland and the UK at the time, dropped Silvercrest as a supplier, using suppliers in Germany and Italy instead, after horse meat was found in their supply chain.
For fast food with real chicken, focus on dedicated chicken chains like Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, and Raising Cane's, which use whole muscle chicken breast, but also check brands like Culver's and even McDonald's (for nuggets) and Burger King (for some sandwiches) that offer real chicken products, though ingredient lists can vary with added seasonings or breading.
Egg. The Whopper from Burger King contains an allergen: Egg. This ingredient is used in the cooking process for the sandwich's sauce, potentially posing a risk for those with an egg allergy.