“Is It Safe?”: A Johannesburg Woman’s Woolies Liquid Egg Whites Scrambled Result Goes Viral

• A Johannesburg woman shared a picture of scrambled eggs made with Woolworths liquid egg whites
• The viral post featured a bottle of free-range liquid egg whites equivalent to 33 whole egg whites
• South Africans flooded the comments with mixed reactions, with some calling the product synthetic while others said it was a health hazard
• Briefly News spoke to health expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding the safety of eating the processed version of egg whites that comes in a bottle

A simple picture of scrambled eggs has taken social media by storm after a Johannesburg woman showed off her cooking results using Woolworths liquid egg whites.

Content creator @ThendoRalph shared the viral post on the first of August, showing a pan of fluffy scrambled eggs alongside the green bottle that made it all possible.

The post racked up an impressive 2.5 million views, 300 comments, over 1,000 reactions, and more than 500 reposts. The picture shows the distinctive white bottle of Woolworths Free Range Liquid Egg Whites, which states it can be used for cooking, baking, or making protein shakes.

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The product is high in protein, low in fat, and has been pasteurised for safety. Each bottle contains the equivalent of 33 egg whites, making it perfect for people who want to avoid egg yolks or need large quantities for baking recipes without the waste.

The convenience factor has clearly struck a chord with busy South Africans who are tired of cracking shells and separating yolks. The liquid format means no mess, no fuss, and no leftover yolks going to waste when recipes only call for egg whites.

Mzansi reacts to viral egg trend

South Africans had plenty to say about the convenience product, with opinions split down the middle.

@CartoonWor11708 wasn't convinced, writing:

"No way they wasted eggs to manufacture egg whites, it's definitely synthetic."

@Ishshah_B shared her disappointing experience:

"I bought this because I was tired of separating yolks for my kids….worst decision ever! There's no way that is real egg whites, it tasted like amasi gone wrong/milk with vinegar… Threw it away! No amount of tomato sauce could save it."

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@mutuki_MR expressed health concerns:

"American food is not that nice, too much GMO in it. They are bad for one's health in all aspects. Why would they bottle up egg whites? How many chemicals are inside them?"

@DumiJobs added:

"In US, go jewa powdered eggs.😩"

@zinn_le wasn't impressed with the convenience factor:

"Laziness will be the death of us. Subscribing to cancer and other terminal illnesses when you can simply separate the egg yolk from the egg white is crazy business."

@_MisssCruella echoed similar sentiments:

"The level of laziness is wild, so people don't want to just separate the yoke from the egg white?😭😭"

Health benefits spark interest

According to Healthline, egg whites are packed with benefits for health-conscious consumers. They're low in calories, carbs, fat, and cholesterol while being high in complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. This makes them ideal for people trying to build muscle, lose weight, or simply boost their protein intake without adding extra calories.

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A single egg white contains just 18 calories compared to 74 in a whole egg, but provides 3.6g of protein. The high protein-to-calorie ratio means you can eat more protein while staying within your daily calorie goals.

Speaking to Briefly News writer, Nerissa Naidoo, health expert Jayshri Rangasamy discussed whether it is safer to eat egg whites from an egg or the processed version that comes in a bottle. She said:

"Fresh egg whites are generally considered better than processed egg whites when it comes to nutrition and purity. Fresh egg whites contain no additives or preservatives and retain their natural texture, flavour, and full protein profile. Processed egg whites, often sold in cartons, are pasteurised for safety and convenience, which can slightly alter their texture and may reduce some heat-sensitive nutrients; however, they are still a good source of protein."

"If food safety and convenience are priorities—especially for people with busy lifestyles—processed egg whites are a practical choice. But for optimal nutrition and culinary quality, fresh egg whites are preferred."

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According to the USDA, bottled liquid egg whites can generally stay fresh in the fridge for up to 7-10 days after opening, provided they are kept at or below 4°C and the container is properly sealed. If unopened, you can store them safely until the expiry or “use by" date printed on the packaging. Always check for any changes in smell, colour, or texture before using.

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Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.

Source: Briefly News