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I have been vegan for ca. 25 years. I have tried virtually every commercial vegan egg substitute and made more types of scrambled tofu and vegan omelets than I can count. So, I think I'm pretty well informed when it comes to gauging whether this is a worthwhile substitute for real eggs. My verdict is... this is AMAZING. They nailed it! The texture is just like real scrambled eggs, and the taste, while a bit bland (and I'll get to that in a moment) is excellent. Now, I've made this a handful of times, and I'm going to give a few pieces of advice so that you don't screw this up. You know the type: the people who don't follow directions, and then complain online that it didn't turn out well. You're not one of those people, right? Either way, I'm here to put a stop to that nonsense.
So, here goes...
First, heat your pan, and use a LARGE frying pan, like ca. 12 inches or larger. The more Vegan Eggs you try to fry at once, the larger your pan will need to be, as the larger surface will help the Vegan Eggs fry better. Otherwise, if the pan is too small, they will be watery and not fry correctly with the suggested frying time on the package.
While your pan is heating, make the batter, and don't wait too long before frying the scrambled VeganEgg, if that's what your making, because the batter needs to be COLD before it hits the hot pan. Now... it's really, really important that you use ICE COLD WATER. No, not cold tap water (unless you live in Alaska, or Northern Vermont, or whatever, then it's probably fine), but take a few chunks of ice from your freezer, and either blend them in a blender to create an ice slush, or at the very least, shake the ice with cold tap water to make the coldest water possible.
Regarding whether to whisk by hand or use a blender, if you like your scrambled eggs on the fluffy side, use a blender. If you like them to have a little more bite, whisk by hand. My wife prefers the blender version, while my son and I prefer the whisking by hand, which makes the scrambled VeganEggs a little denser.
While the VeganEgg is frying, if you're making scrambled VeganEggs, it's important to use a spatula to move (scramble) the VeganEgg around the pan for the FULL duration that it says on the package, so that any liquid you see dissipates and the batter solidifies. I know, you'll freak out because they say six full minutes, and that's not what you'd do with real eggs, but those extra minutes matter. Otherwise, your end result will taste undercooked, and you won't be happy, and then you'll blame Follow Your Heart, and cry, and we don't want that. So, follow the directions, OK, OK?
Regarding taste: while VeganEgg is awesome, it is a little on the bland side, but there are some very easy ways to make the flavor a little more intense. If you add a pinch of Black Salt to the finished VeganEggs, it will pretty much be perfect, in my opinion. What is Black Salt? It's a type of Indian salt that also goes by the name
The Spice Lab's 8 Oz - Indian Black Salt - Kala Namak (Fine) Mineral Salt
. It's actually a pinkish color, not black, as the name implies. If you smell the salt on it's own, and for that matter, the dried VeganEgg as well, it will smell sulfurous, and might be slightly off-putting. Trust me when I tell you: it will smell and taste just fine and mellow out once the batter is fried, and the salt is absorbed into the VeganEgg during or after cooking. NOTE: this is NOT Himalayan Black (lava) Salt, which is truly back, but which is a totally different type of salt. While also perfectly good, it doesn't contain sulfur, which is what gives that eggy taste and aroma. BTW: you can use Indian Black Salt on scrambled tofu and other egg-like dishes to impart and egg-like aroma and taste.
Finally, you can use VeganEgg to make omelets, and it works great, just add the filling at least 1/2 way into the cooking time on 1/2 of the omelet so you can easily flip the other side. I would also recommend pre-cooking the filling, and if you add shredded Follow Your Heart (or other) vegan cheese shreds, either add the cheese a minute or two into the cooking, or microwave the omelet after you cook it to melt the cheese a little.
In closing, this is the first vegan egg substitute that I would cook for non-vegans in the morning, without hesitation. Congratulations Follow Your Heart, you did it. You made a excellent-tasting vegan egg substitute that's healthy, great for the environment, and cruelty-free.
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Okay I am pretty impressed! I just got my eggs today
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2015
Okay I am pretty impressed! I just got my eggs today :) So initial after whisking action reminds me of the taste of the filling in the deviled eggs :) Okay so then I pour it in the pan with my already cooked soyrizo.... you do the same thing you would do with an egg to scramble it in the pan. So I mixed it all up and took a bite... (Well we all know soyrizo should probably do a better job to taste a bit more like real chorizo... but I won't take point off for soyrizos flaws... ) So anyways.. back to me taking that first initial bite :P Okay first reaction is this is good but its not a 10/10 egg for me. Second time I top it with black salt and then eat it... and wow .. It taste like an egg. Texture is pretty close to an egg and once you top it with black salt I think us vegans may be able to fool the vegetarian or omnivore that they are eating eggs :D Mission accomplished. As a vegan I am proud to say this product does not suck :P Vegan food replacements can be a hit or miss and even though its not 100% egg like its taste good. And with some extra black salt it does a great job stand up next to a regular egg :)
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2015
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2015
Okay I am pretty impressed! I just got my eggs today
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2015
Okay I am pretty impressed! I just got my eggs today :) So initial after whisking action reminds me of the taste of the filling in the deviled eggs :) Okay so then I pour it in the pan with my already cooked soyrizo.... you do the same thing you would do with an egg to scramble it in the pan. So I mixed it all up and took a bite... (Well we all know soyrizo should probably do a better job to taste a bit more like real chorizo... but I won't take point off for soyrizos flaws... ) So anyways.. back to me taking that first initial bite :P Okay first reaction is this is good but its not a 10/10 egg for me. Second time I top it with black salt and then eat it... and wow .. It taste like an egg. Texture is pretty close to an egg and once you top it with black salt I think us vegans may be able to fool the vegetarian or omnivore that they are eating eggs :D Mission accomplished. As a vegan I am proud to say this product does not suck :P Vegan food replacements can be a hit or miss and even though its not 100% egg like its taste good. And with some extra black salt it does a great job stand up next to a regular egg :)
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2015
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
Who needs chicken eggs when you can eat these?!
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
I've been eating a healthy plant based (vegan) diet for many, many years now & i love it! However, one food I've always loved & missed (since eating this way) was scrambled eggs. I surely don't miss the high cholesterol in chicken eggs though! That being said, I love tofu eggs, they're really delicious but it didn't come close to real scrambled eggs in either taste or texture. I was pretty excited when I saw these, the new veganEgg! They're usually out of stock, but I signed up to get an email alert when they became available again (that's how popular they are)! I hurried & put my order in right away! Two days later, they arrived at my home. The next morning after they arrived, I decided to surprise my family with a hearty vegan breakfast. Let me tell you, wow, these are REALLY good! They are the closest thing to having real scrambled eggs that I've had in years! And, the best part, completely cholesterol free, no harm to animals or the environment! I'd highly recommend this to anyone who wants a great egg alternative. They're easy to make, stores easily with no refrigeration required (before cooking). I already ordered my second box. By the way, each box is equivalent to a dozen eggs! It's worth the money! Good product.
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2016
It is great for making cruelty free omelets with endless possibilities!
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2016
I really like this product and I have made so many different kinds of veggie omelet with it, as well as home made whole grain bread, vegan brownies etc. I want this product to be perfect this is why I am asking the manufacture to get Carrageenan out of it.I cooked it with pepper and green onion. Other day I added fresh dill, tomatoes and mushroom. As a vegan, I appreciate this great vegan product and the idea of making healthy products that are cruelty-free . This truly work like a charm for making omelets, add different kinds of veggies each time and possibilities are endless! The water you mix it with , has to be really cold and it takes a little longer to cook than eggs but that is no big deal.This package will be enough to make 5 to 6 omelets for 2 people. When I buy an alternative, I dont expect to get the exact taste but actually something close yet better and healthier. Knowing that no animal had to suffer for it, make it taste better. It truly taste better than eggs from chickens and no cholesterol is a plus. Thank you for making such a good product. And thank you amazon for selling it.
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2016
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Mr. S. Martin
Decent scrambled eggs!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2018
Mr. S. Martin
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2018
I’m not sure if I’ll order it again as I don’t do that much baking and it’s still only “a bit” like scrambled eggs, but I liked it and suspect I’ll finish the packet!
The consistency is good, the colour is a little too yellow, and the taste is a nearly there but not quite.
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Bought this for my daughter who has severe egg allergy ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2017
Frau Farb
Excellent Plant-Based alternative with some tweaking
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At last! Egg substitute eggs! (I'm allergic) Makes ...
Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2018
