Eggs in smoothies!?!?

Marti Rector

So, the reason raw eggs are a no-no is because of the potential of salmonella. If you are buying pasteurized eggs (any eggs from the grocery store), the chances of salmonella are much lower. I would absolutely avoid backyard eggs, and even farmers market eggs, as they are not pasteurized, and the chances of salmonella are much higher. To me, eggs in a smoothie just sounds like it would be gross. But from a food-safety perspective, the chances of a healthy individual getting salmonella from raw eggs is pretty low. https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/salmonella-and-eggs.html

Dana :)

@marti - thanks for sharing!! I’m now taking that as a confirmation that I can (continue) to eat raw cookie dough and brownie batter 😇

Dana :)

I have wondered the same thing! Also often raw egg whites are used in cocktails…. But maybe the alcohol burns away anything? There may be a difference in the types of eggs you use, as well… curious to see what others think!

Laura Wilkinson

If you try if let us know how the texture is!

Mama Odie

I believe eggs are patched in some way now which way back when they weren't and created more risk.. However if you're going to do that I would suggest only using really fresh eggs. But I could be wrong so I would Research.

marty Free

anybody remember those action movies from like the 80s where at some point the "hero" drinks a glass of raw eggs, it was a common scene back then.

marty Free

also, if memory serves me correctly I think old milkshake recipes called for raw egg, that was pretty good actually.

baneeks

I’m always worried about salmonella when making royal icing, so i buy pasteurised egg powder! I mix it with water and it makes egg whites! 🥚

Katelyn O'Drane

plenty of cultures eat raw egg. Raw flour is the bigger danger of cookie dough.