CSM Ingredients Validates Lower Carbon Footprint for Egg ’n Easy

CSM Ingredients Group has validated the carbon footprint of Egg ’n Easy, its egg reduction solution for bakery applications, confirming a significantly lower environmental impact compared with conventional liquid egg.

According to a validated assessment conducted with HowGood, Egg ’n Easy diluted in water and used as an egg substitute in baking has a carbon footprint of 0.38 kg CO₂e per kg. By comparison, typical liquid egg carries a footprint of 4.54 kg CO₂e per kg, meaning Egg ’n Easy delivers an estimated 91% lower carbon footprint.

CSM Ingredients Group, which is part of Nexture, said the validation underlines its commitment to providing transparent, data-driven sustainability information to support decision-making across the food value chain. “By providing thoroughly validated, lower-impact alternatives, we can help our partners meet their sustainability goals while maintaining the quality consumers expect,” said Christian Sobolta, chief executive officer of CSM Ingredients Group.

The company said the results come at a time when sustainability is gaining importance in purchasing decisions, alongside taste and price. Citing Mintel research, CSM Ingredients noted that consumers increasingly prefer products with sustainability claims when performance and price are comparable, while also highlighting the need for credible and clearly validated data within the industry.

CSM Ingredients said Egg ’n Easy supports manufacturers looking to reduce dependence on eggs amid price volatility and supply challenges, while maintaining product quality and functionality and lowering environmental impact.

Egg ’n Easy is designed for a broad range of bakery applications, including cakes, muffins, brioches, waffles, pancakes and sponge products, enabling partial or total egg replacement while preserving texture, structure and taste.