What Is JUST Egg?
JUST Egg is a liquid egg substitute made primarily from mung bean protein, sold in a recognizable yellow-and-green carton next to real eggs in the refrigerated section. It's the bestselling plant-based egg product in the US by a wide margin, made by Eat Just, the same company behind Just Mayo. The pitch is simple: pour it in a pan like you would beaten eggs, and it scrambles, sets, and browns in a similar way.
It retails for roughly $4.99–$6.99 for a 12oz carton (about 4 servings), plus a smaller single-serve pouch version aimed at the grab-and-go breakfast crowd. It's sold at most major US grocery chains, Whole Foods, Target, Costco, and increasingly on fast-food and cafe breakfast menus as a swap-in option.
We tested it scrambled, in an omelet, baked into a quiche, and as a french toast batter — the four ways people actually use it — to see where it holds up and where it doesn't.
JUST Egg Ingredients
The full ingredient list for the classic Folded Egg / liquid scramble product:
- Water
- Mung bean protein isolate
- Expeller-pressed canola oil
- Contains 2% or less of: dehydrated onion, garlic, gellan gum, natural carrot extract (for color), natural flavors, natural turmeric extract (for color), nutritional yeast, potassium citrate, salt, soy lecithin, sugar, tapioca syrup, transglutaminase, and turmeric
Two ingredients do the heavy lifting: mung bean protein for the eggy structure and protein content, and turmeric plus carrot extract for the yellow color. Transglutaminase is the 'meat glue' enzyme that helps the mixture bind and set — it's what gives scrambled JUST Egg its characteristic curd formation rather than staying liquid. You can check any of these against the spvegan.com ingredient checker — all are vegan.
Is JUST Egg Vegan?
Yes, JUST Egg is fully vegan. It contains no eggs, no dairy, and no animal-derived ingredients of any kind. It's also Non-GMO Project Verified, certified Kosher, and free from the top eight allergens except soy (from the soy lecithin) — so it is not soy-free, despite the mung bean base. It's naturally gluten-free as well, though always check for cross-contamination labeling if you have celiac disease.
JUST Egg Nutrition Facts
Per serving (¼ cup, equivalent to roughly one egg):
| Nutrient | JUST Egg | 1 Real Egg | Follow Your Heart VeganEgg | Simply Eggless (Crackd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 70 kcal | 60 kcal | 35 kcal |
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 5g | 2g | 1.5g |
| Protein | 5g | 6g | 3g | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 185mg | 0mg | 0mg |
| Sodium | 170mg | 70mg | 95mg | 115mg |
| Iron | 10% DV | 4% DV | 6% DV | 8% DV |
Protein and calories land close to a real egg, which is unusual for a plant-based substitute — most fall well short on protein. The tradeoff is sodium, which runs noticeably higher per serving. If you're watching sodium intake and eating JUST Egg daily, that's worth factoring in alongside whatever else is on the plate.
How Does It Cook and Taste?
Scrambled in a nonstick pan with a little oil, JUST Egg forms soft curds within about 2–3 minutes, very similar timing to real eggs. The texture is slightly more uniform and slightly less fluffy — real scrambled eggs have more variation in curd size, while JUST Egg tends to set into smoother, more consistent curds. Flavor-wise, it's mild and slightly savory from the onion and garlic, without a strong 'beany' taste that mung bean-based products sometimes carry.
In an omelet, it folds well and holds fillings without breaking, though it's a bit more fragile than a real egg omelet when flipped whole. For a French toast batter, it performs impressively — the transglutaminase helps it coat bread and set into a custardy layer that browns similarly to egg-based batter. In a baked quiche, it sets firm and holds its shape when sliced, arguably its strongest use case.
Where it falls short: it doesn't fry into a sunny-side-up egg with a runny yolk — JUST Egg doesn't attempt that format at all. And it browns slightly faster than real eggs, so it's easy to overcook if you're used to egg timing; keep the heat a touch lower than usual.
How Does It Compare to Other Vegan Egg Products?
| Product | Format | Protein per serving | Price per serving | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUST Egg | Liquid, ready to cook | 5g | ~$1.25–$1.75 | Scrambles, omelets, baking, closest overall match |
| Follow Your Heart VeganEgg | Powder, mix with water | 3g | ~$0.90 | Baking, longer shelf life |
| Crackd No Egg | Liquid, ready to cook | 4g | ~$1.10 | Lower calorie scrambles |
| Chickpea flour + water (DIY) | Mix yourself | ~3g | ~$0.20 | Budget scrambles, denser texture |
JUST Egg leads on convenience and protein, and it's the only option widely available at mainstream grocery chains and food service. VeganEgg's powder format has a longer shelf life and works better for certain baking applications where a liquid isn't ideal. The DIY chickpea flour route is far cheaper but produces a denser, less egg-like scramble.
Who Should Buy JUST Egg?
This is the strongest fit for anyone who wants a scramble that closely mimics real eggs in a pan — texture, browning, and protein included — without hunting down a specialty product. It's also useful for people newly transitioning off eggs who don't want to give up the format entirely.
It's a weaker fit for anyone avoiding soy, anyone sensitive to sodium who eats it daily, or anyone specifically wanting a fried 'sunny-side-up' style egg, which this product doesn't replicate.
Final Verdict
JUST Egg is the rare plant-based substitute that matches its category on more than just marketing — the protein content, cooking behavior, and browning are genuinely close to real eggs, which is why it's become the default choice on plant-based breakfast menus nationwide. The mild flavor and soft curd texture work well across scrambles, omelets, and baking.
The sodium content and soy lecithin are the two things to watch if either is a dietary concern for you. Otherwise, it's a reliable, versatile staple that delivers on its core promise.
Rating: 8.7 out of 10. Docked slightly for sodium content and the lack of a fried-egg format. Everything else performs close to the real thing.
