Is egg dairy or poultry?

Instead of asking what came first the chicken or the egg, you may be wondering are eggs a poultry or a dairy product? Eggs are not made from milk and therefore not considered dairy product. Depending on where you live, eggs may be stored next to dairy items in the grocery store. read more

Chicken eggs do not come from a mammal's mammary glands, and this makes them poultry and not dairy. Eggs are an animal byproduct, and while chicken eggs are considered poultry, eggs from other animals may or may not be, depending on the animal. read more

Conclusion: Eggs, poultry and dairy. While eggs are not considered dairy products, they are both a good protein source. Eggs are in the same group as poultry and other meats; one egg counts for one ounce equivalent of protein. Even though most of the eggs humans eat come from chickens, eggs can come from other animals. read more

This is because an unlaid egg is considered meat and it is not kosher to consume dairy with meat (not because eggs are considered dairy). Dairy-Free Egg-Free Recipes. To find some dairy-free and egg-free recipes, look no further than a vegan cookbook. read more