How to Choose the Best Egg White Albumen Protein Powder

📌 Overview and Key Takeaways

This is a Nutrition Coach’s guide on how to choose the best egg white albumen protein powder.

Discover why all egg white protein powders are not created equal.

Last Updated
May 22, 2026

Author and Medical Reviewer

Written by Jack, CNC

Jack is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach.

Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before making changes to your diet.

Egg White Albumen Protein Powder

What is Egg White Albumen Protein Powder?

The egg white, also known as the albumen, is the clear liquid that surrounds the yellow yolk of an egg.

It constitutes about two thirds of the egg by weight and is made up of 90% water and 10% protein.

Egg white protein powder, also known as albumen protein powder, is made from dried egg whites.

Spray drying is the most common way to dry (dehydrate) egg whites.

It involves spraying pasteurized egg whites into a chamber through which hot air is passing.

This process removes almost all of the moisture, leaving behind a fine white powder that is roughly 80% protein.

Why Should I Use Egg White Albumen Protein Powder?

Egg white albumen protein powder is arguably the best type of protein powder for several reasons:

1. Egg whites are naturally high in protein. A dried egg white is 80% protein, which gives it, pound for pound, the most protein of any whole food. It is basically nature’s protein powder! Other dietary protein sources (peas, whey, etc.) have to be ultra-processed – mechanically or chemically stripped of the fats, carbs, fiber, etc. – before they can be used as a protein supplement.
2. Egg whites contain a complete protein. Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids that your body needs, but cannot produce on its own. Many dietary proteins, including most plant-based proteins, are not complete.
3. Egg whites are easy to digest. Unless you have a sensitivity or allergy to eggs, egg whites are the best source of protein for people with digestive issues and sensitive stomachs. They are dairy-free, low in fiber, low FODMAP, and even alkaline (help maintain healthy pH levels in your gut). Our customers have fewer digestive issues with our Egg White Protein Powder than with any other type of protein supplement.
4. Egg whites have a perfect PDCAAS. Egg white protein has a Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) of 1.0, which is the highest possible score. Only whey protein scores as high. PDCAAS is a method of evaluating the nutritional quality of a dietary protein based on its amino acid profile and how easy it is to digest.
5. Egg whites taste good. Most protein powders have a chalky aftertaste because they are made with ultra-processed protein concentrates or isolates. Egg whites, on the contrary, are a delicious addition to protein shakes, smoothies, oatmeal, and even baked goods. I mention this last point because if using protein powder is a chore, it is not a sustainable addition to your diet.

It is important to note that some eggs sit for days, sometimes weeks before being processed.

As a result, they begin to decay and release a chemical called hydrogen sulfide, which has a potent sulfur odor.

This is why we break our eggs less than twenty-four hours from when they are laid.

Other companies do not and you can really taste the difference!

What is the Egg White Albumen Protein Powder?

Some egg white albumen protein powders contain ingredients known to cause painful side effects and even long-term health issues.

Among these ingredients are food additives.

🚫 Avoid Food Additives

Emulsifiers, thickeners, and other ultra-processed additives can alter the composition and function of your gut microbiome (North Clin Istanb, 2019).

These shifts, known as gut dysbiosis, have been linked to a number of chronic digestive issues (JGH Open, 2021).

Gut dysbiosis is so problematic because it causes a cascade of problems, including intestinal permeability and systemic inflammation.

⚠️ Here is a list of the most common food additives in protein supplements:

• acacia fiber
• acacia gum
• acesulfame potassium
• artificial flavors
• ascorbic acid
• aspartame
• calcium carbonate
• carrageenan
• cellulose gum
• dextrin
• dicalcium phosphate
• dipotassium phosphate
• erythritol
• gellan gum
• guar gum
• gum arabic
• inulin
• locust bean gum
• maltitol
• maltodextrin
• mono- and diglycerides
• ‘natural’ flavors
• rice bran extract
• rice dextrin
• rice hulls
• rosemary extract
• silica
• silicon dioxide
• sodium alginate
• soluble corn fiber
• sorbitol
• soy lecithin
• sucralose
• sunflower lecithin
• tocopherols
• tricalcium phosphate
• xanthan gum
• xylitol
• zinc oxide

As a rule of thumb, if you cannot find it in nature or make it at home, it is probably a food additive.

🚫 Avoid Protein Concentrates and Isolates

If you have a sensitive stomach, you might also want to avoid egg white protein concentrates and isolates.

Some egg white albumen protein powders are made from one of these ultra-processed protein sources.

As you just learned, they have been mechanically and/or chemically stripped of everything but the protein, including enzymes and other natural digestive aids that help you break them down.

You therefore do not digest them in the same way that you do whole foods, which could affect your gut health.

Specifically, studies show that regularly eating protein concentrates and isolates might disrupt your gut microbiome and cause the formation of toxic byproducts in your gut (Nutrients, 2018; Mol Nutr Food Res, 2024).

You should therefore look for powders made from whole egg whites, which are easier to digest and absorb.

Order Samples to see for yourself.

Sources

1. Northern Clinics of Istanbul (North Clin Istanb). Food additives and microbiota. 2019.
2. JGH Open: An Open Access Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (JGH Open). Gut microbiota dysbiosis in functional gastrointestinal disorders: Underpinning the symptoms and pathophysiology. 2021.
3. Nutrients (Nutrients). Effect of a Protein Supplement on the Gut Microbiota of Endurance Athletes: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Pilot Study. 2018.
4. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research (Mol Nutr Food Res). In Vitro Fermentation of Animal and Plant Protein Isolates by the Human Gut Microbiota Under High and Low Carbohydrate Conditions. 2024.

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This article was written by a Certified Nutrition Coach and reviewed by a Registered Dietitian. We rely on peer-reviewed research and trusted medical sources, and regularly update our content to ensure accuracy and clarity.