Zwingenberg/Germany, April 2025 – The global food industry is facing a severe egg shortage due to avian influenza, which has driven up prices in the U.S.[1] by 41%. While in Europe, egg prices have soared by around 22% compared to last year, according to the European Commission, causing supply chain disruptions across the continent . In response, Loryma, a brand of the Crespel & Deiters Group, has introduced a stabilising compound designed to replace eggs and dairy in baked goods. This innovative new solution offers manufacturers a cost-effective, high-quality alternative to eggs that doesn’t compromise on taste and texture. Thanks to its high functionality, the ingredient not only addresses current supply challenges but also provides multiple benefits for processing and an enhanced nutritional profile.

Lory® Stab is a compound of natural, technically treated raw materials that ensures excellent dough stability and optimal baking results. It is suitable for a variety of plant-based baked goods traditionally prepared with baking powder, including muffins, pound cakes, cake bases, waffles, American pancakes and traditional European desserts such as Kaiserschmarrn. When used in muffin production, it ensures a characteristic mushroom-shaped dome for anticipated visual appeal. And, thanks to its neutral flavour profile, Lory® Stab can be easily combined with everyday baking ingredients and refined with additional flavour components, thus providing flexibility in the creation of both sweet and savoury applications.

Manufacturers can benefit from Loryma’s plant-based egg-replacement in a variety of ways, as it ensures consistent quality, authentic taste and texture when used as a substitute in traditional egg-based recipes for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. Additionally, it provides a cost-effective alternative to eggs, helping businesses to alleviate cost pressures in the wake of fluctuating egg prices. Another advantage is its extended shelf life, which surpasses that of many other plant-based products and so helps support waste reduction, and improved inventory management. Furthermore, with less fat than comparable egg-based products, Lory® Stab meets the growing demand for wholesome options without compromising on performance or flavour.

“We are proud that Lory® Stab counters the current egg crisis and subsequent supply chain problems by providing a nutritionally sound, plant-based alternative,” explains Norbert Klein, Head of Research & Development at Loryma. “Our future-proof solution addresses current consumer demand for top-quality, plant-based alternative products with optimal taste and texture. We also offer an expert consultancy service for manufacturers that includes formulation support and advice on production processes.”

For further information, please visit: Crespel & Deiters Group or LinkedIn

[1] https://apnews.com/article/egg-prices-record-bird-flu-a2394bdefc7bd0514d4f003cc5e8a908

About Loryma:

Within the Crespel & Deiters Group, Loryma has specialist and extensive expertise in the research and development of functional ingredients. Loryma offers innovative solutions for versatile segments of the food industry such as Baked Goods & Pasta, Confectionery, Breading, Active Nutrition or Plantification with vegan alternatives. The team advises food industry customers on the multi-functionality of ingredients and New Product Development (NPD).

The group’s high-quality functional ingredients, such as wheat proteins, native and modified wheat starches, extrudates and wheat-based functional blends for binding and coating, add value to end products: They offer an optimised nutritional profile, technological properties, efficient processing and excellent performance.

About Crespel & Deiters Group:

The Crespel & Deiters Group is a family-runned business founded in 1858. As one of the oldest wheat processors in Europe, the company produces and sells wheat-based ingredients worldwide. Crespel & Deiters controls the entire value chain: from the purchase of wheat through its separation into individual components and further processing by means of refining technologies, to its modification into highly functional products and application-oriented solutions.

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Loryma GmbH
Beate Ehrhard
Head of Marketing Loryma
Am Falltor 3
64673 Zwingenberg
Germany
Tel: +49 6251 1799 107

Beate.Ehrhard@crespeldeitersgroup.com

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