As Egg Shortage Plagues Nation’s Bakers, PETA Suggests Alternatives

As bird flu decimates the nation’s egg supply, the American Bakers Association is calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow an increase in egg imports—but as PETA noted in a letter sent to the group, there’s a far simpler solution: Bake vegan.

Eggs are an entirely unnecessary ingredient in baking. PETA’s baking “cheat sheet” reveals simple ingredients—such as cornstarch, flaxseeds, and vinegar—that can be used for leavening or binding in place of eggs. These inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients are far kinder to chickens, who often spend their lives crammed into “battery cages” on egg farms—and of course, plant-based ingredients aren’t susceptible to bird flu.

What You Can Do

Order PETA’s Vegan Starter Kit and pledge to go vegan.