The ongoing avian flu outbreak has led to a shortage of eggs and a surge in prices, with Waffle House implementing a 50% surcharge per egg. This has resulted in empty shelves at stores like Costco, and now a historic theft of 100,000 eggs valued at $40,000 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The eggs were stolen from a trailer transporting them from Pete & Gerry’s Organics, a local producer known for its humane chicken raising practices. Police have not yet solved the case, but Pete & Gerry’s is increasing surveillance to prevent future incidents.
In response to the egg shortage and rising prices, consumers can use alternative options like vegan egg substitutes such as Bob’s Redmill Egg Replacer, Just Egg, or Simply Eggless. For a more affordable option, powdered eggs can be a convenient solution. In baking, flax or chia seeds mixed with water, mashed bananas, applesauce, or aquafaba (chickpea juice) can also be used as egg replacements. These alternatives offer ways to continue cooking and baking without relying on traditional eggs.
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