The JUST Egg Plant-Based Egg meets
the Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Egg Replacer
The mung bean liquid that scrambles, folds, and bakes like the real thing. We tested it head-to-head against the Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Egg Replacer ($5.49) across 6 key dimensions.
JUST Egg Plant-Based Egg
“The mung bean liquid that scrambles, folds, and bakes like the real thing”
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Egg Replacer
“Four ingredients, 34 eggs per bag, and zero fuss in the mixing bowl”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
JUST Egg Plant-Based Egg
- Ranked #1 in Tasting Table's blind test of six commercial egg replacers; Sierra Winters praised its 'fluffy' texture and 'subtle cheesy flavor' that no powder competitor matched
- The only product that handles scrambles, omelets, quiches, frittatas, French toast, and baking from a single bottle, replacing eggs 1:1 with three tablespoons
- Price dropped from $7.99 to $3.99-4.99 per bottle, reaching near-parity with premium conventional eggs for the first time
- Mung bean protein leaves a faint legume aftertaste that Tasting Table's reviewer flagged as 'detectable' in plain scrambles without heavy seasoning
- Sticky liquid coats pans and requires oil or nonstick spray; cleanup is more annoying than real eggs or powder alternatives
- Refrigerated with a 10-day post-opening window, so no pantry storage and no stocking up during sales
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Egg Replacer
- At $0.16 per egg equivalent (34 eggs per $5.49 bag), it costs 70% less per use than JUST Egg and less than a cent per egg more than a homemade flax egg
- Gretchen's Vegan Bakery, a professional vegan baking resource, specifically recommends Bob's over Ener-G for its smoother texture and flavor neutrality in baked goods
- Four clean ingredients (potato starch, tapioca flour, baking soda, psyllium husk) with no soy, gluten, grains, or beans, covering nearly every common dietary restriction
- Zero protein per serving, so it's purely a structural binder with no nutritional contribution beyond fiber from psyllium husk
- Cannot scramble, make omelets, or do anything savory; if you need a cooking egg and a baking egg, you're buying two products
- Less leavening power than Ener-G, which means sponge cakes and angel food recipes may fall flatter than expected without adding extra baking powder
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
JUST Egg took the #1 spot in Tasting Table's blind taste test of six commercial egg replacers. Sierra Winters, the reviewer, called it out for nailing the texture: 'fluffy with a light mouthfeel' and a 'subtle cheesy flavor' that no powder or tofu-based competitor could match. Green Queen's Alessandra Franco scored it 9/10 after testing nine products, rating it highest for mouthfeel and closest to real eggs when eaten plain.
JUST Egg Plant-Based Egg
JUST Egg took the #1 spot in Tasting Table's blind taste test of six commercial egg replacers. Sierra Winters, the reviewer, called it out for nailing the texture: 'fluffy with a light mouthfeel' and a 'subtle cheesy flavor' that no powder or tofu-based competitor could match. Green Queen's Alessandra Franco scored it 9/10 after testing nine products, rating it highest for mouthfeel and closest to real eggs when eaten plain.
- You eat scrambled eggs, omelets, or egg-based breakfasts regularly and want a convincing plant-based replacement
- You want a single product that handles both savory cooking and baking without switching between formats
- You have access to a standard grocery store (Walmart, Target, Kroger) and want something easy to find
- You prioritize taste realism and are willing to pay $3.99-5.99 per bottle for the closest thing to real eggs
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Egg Replacer
Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer costs roughly $0.16 per egg equivalent. A single $5.49 bag replaces 34 eggs. That math is hard to argue with, especially for bakers who go through eggs by the dozen.
- You bake often and need a reliable, flavorless egg substitute that won't change the taste of your recipes
- Budget is a priority, and spending $0.16 per egg instead of $0.57 per egg (JUST Egg) matters over time
- You have dietary restrictions beyond veganism (gluten-free, soy-free, grain-free) and need a clean-label product
- You want shelf-stable pantry storage instead of taking up fridge space with a liquid product