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Egg Beaters Southwestern Style
Dairy
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Egg Beaters Southwestern Style

Egg Beaters
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
4g
Protein
130mg
Sodium
83
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Egg Beaters Southwestern Style is a refrigerated, pourable carton of seasoned liquid egg whites that sits in the dairy/refrigerated egg aisle alongside whole eggs, other liquid egg products and plant-based egg substitutes. With visible flecks of red and green bell pepper, it reads like a convenience-focused breakfast staple for time-pressed shoppers. The brand positions itself as a heart-healthy, lower-cholesterol alternative to shell eggs, aimed at busy families, fitness-minded buyers and older adults watching cholesterol — marketed on convenience, vitamin fortification and food-safety (pasteurization). Labels call out “made with egg whites,” added vitamins & minerals “of a shell egg,” and natural colorings (beta-carotene, turmeric) but there is no organic or non-GMO claim prominent on the pack. The product is made from pasteurized egg whites with added water, starch, gums and seasonings, so while it starts from a minimally processed animal ingredient, it’s reformulated and stabilized for shelf-life and pourability. Sensory experience: a pale, slightly yellow-tinted liquid with fine vegetable bits, a lighter mouthfeel than whole-egg scrambled eggs, mildly seasoned with Southwestern spices, and a smooth, slightly gelled texture from modified starch and gums. Packaged in a 15 oz pour carton, the ritual is opening, shaking, and pouring into a skillet or microwave-safe bowl for fast scrambles, omelets or breakfast wraps. It’s often chosen for quick weeknight breakfasts, meal-prep batches, or to shave time off weekend brunch without the mess of cracking shells.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 tbsp
Servings per Container: 9
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Egg, Whites,, Water,, Red, Bell, Peppers,, Green, Bell, Peppers,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Onions,, Less, than, 1%, of:, Salt,, Corn, Oil*,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Dehydrated, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Natural, Flavors,, Yeast, Extract,, Spices,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Beta-Carotene,, Turmeric, Extractives,, Nisin, Preparation,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Ferric, Orthophosphate, (Iron),, Tocopherols,, Alpha-Tocopherol, Acetate, (Vitamin, E),, Zinc, Sulfate,, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Thiamine, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6),, Vitamin, B12,, Folic, Acid,, Biotin,, Vitamin, D3,, *, Adds, a, Negligible, Amount, of, Fat..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Nisin Preparation - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially reformulated ingredients and additives (modified food starch, xanthan/guar gum, natural flavors, preservatives) and is a ready-to-use, fortified formulation, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Egg Beaters Southwestern Style

That depends on your perspective! These egg whites are low in calories and high in protein, making them a great option for a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack. They’re particularly beneficial for those looking to increase protein intake without the extra fat and cholesterol found in whole eggs.

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