Egg for All Project: Breaking food barriers with the allergy-friendly egg
Kewpie, Hiroshima University, Sagamihara Hospital Clinical Research Center and PtBio
Food & Agriculture
Sustainable procurement of food resources
Egg for All: Our Vision
By offering allergen-reduced eggs to society, we contribute to the realization of ‘Egg for All’ where everyone can gather around the same dining table.
Allergen-Reduced Eggs vs. Normal Eggs
Product Examples
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Providing various delicious egg-containing foods for egg allergy patients and their families.
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Egg allergy occurs when the body's immune system (specifically IgE antibodies) reacts to proteins present in eggs.
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Egg allergy is the most common food allergy in Japan.
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Among allergen proteins, ovomucoid (OVM) is heat-resistant and remains active even after heating and cooking.
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Plant-based egg substitutes have been developed to avoid allergens but cannot replicate the original flavor or texture of real eggs.
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PtBio can provide ovomucoid-free eggs (allergen-reduced eggs), enabling production of allergy-friendly egg products.
Egg-Allergy
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“Platinum Eggs” laid by chickens are ovomucoid-free through PtBio’s proprietary biotechnology.
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This technology does not impact the growth of the chickens.
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No allergens remain after Platinum Eggs are cooked, baked, etc.
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Platinum Eggs have the same taste and texture as regular eggs.
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Safety verification is currently under way through serum tests and clinical trials.
What Are Allergen-Reduced Eggs?
Our Project Implementation
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OVM-free chicken breeding and strain development
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Development of processed foods using allergy-reduced eggs
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Safety testing of allergen-reduced eggs
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Large-scale demonstration test of production and processing facilities for allergen-reduced eggs
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Formulation of commercialization and branding strategies
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OVM-free allergy-friendly egg products: Shift from 'avoiding eggs' to 'enjoying eggs' for everyone
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We're proud to announce that this project has been selected for the SBIR Phase 3: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan's Small Business Innovation Research Promotion Project.
A Message to Our Stakeholders
We are looking for partners to create an allergy-free world together with PtBio. We warmly welcome collaboration opportunities with companies, research institutions, and healthcare professionals who resonate with our mission. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of millions affected by egg allergies.
