🥚Can you blow out eggs with your mouth?

Better not. This is because the shell of the eggs may contain impurities. There is also a high risk of salmonella infection with raw eggs. The HEITMANN Blas-Fix is a practical way of emptying eggs without contact with the mouth. The pump principle makes this very easy. In addition to the blowing device, the pack also contains an egg drill and 20 egg hangers.

🎨Which egg colors are gluten-free?

All products in our egg dye range are gluten-free.

🎨Do egg dyes contain azo dyes?

Some HEITMANN egg dyes contain azo dyes. In the production of egg dyes with differentiated color variety and optimal color intensity, it is not always possible to do without them. However, we do not use azo dyes and other food dyes that we believe could pose an avoidable risk, even though they are approved for egg dyes. These include, for example, the dyes E 102 Tartrazine or E 155 Brown HT.

For consumers who generally reject the use of azo dyes, we offer alternatives such as HEITMANN Express paints.

🥚Can you also use natural materials such as beet, onion skins or similar for dyeing?

Of course you can. However, dyeing with natural materials is much more time-consuming. In order to dye eggs with vegetables, a large quantity of the corresponding vegetables is required, which must be processed and boiled for a longer period of time. Anyone expecting vibrant colors will be disappointed, as the naturally dyed eggs are usually pale, dull and lacking in luminosity.

🎨Why do eggs take on different colors?

As eggs are natural products with fluctuating properties, different color results can also occur – especially with dip dyeing. Eggs with an above-average natural wax layer have less adhesion of the dye, resulting in a lighter shade. The same applies to eggs with a relatively unstable, porous shell or a shell of varying thickness. With such eggs, the dyeing result may also be weaker or more irregular.

Regardless of the properties of the eggshell, some egg dyes, e.g. marbling dyes, shell luster or brilliant egg, always deliver very brilliant results because they do not dye the shell itself, but the dye is fixed by the binder contained in the egg dye. As the dye is therefore in the binding agent and not on the surface of the egg, these dyes also stain the inside of eggs with a damaged surface less.

🎨Are there any natural materials that are not suitable for dyeing eggs?

Yes, not everything that comes from nature is suitable for food, not even for coloring eggs. In particular, madder root, bluewood, redwood and sandalwood are not approved as food additives – for good reason. Madder root, for example, contains components that are suspected of having a carcinogenic effect. Therefore, for your own safety, avoid using substances that are not legally permitted for use in food, which are unfortunately often offered on the internet as a “natural alternative” for coloring eggs.

🎨Why do eggs sometimes stain your hands?

Eggs with an above-average natural wax layer have less adhesion of the color – it may stain a little. The same applies to eggs with a relatively unstable, porous shell.

Practical tips:

Colored eggs stain less if they are coated with a little fat (cooking oil, bacon rind) after dyeing. This also makes them particularly shiny and the colors appear brighter and more intense.

Moisture causes the egg dye to come off more easily. For this reason, do not place dyed eggs on damp surfaces or touch them with wet hands. If you store them in the fridge before eating them, they are best kept in a cardboard egg carton, which keeps out or absorbs some of the moisture in the fridge.

🎨How can I remove egg color from skin and textiles?

Egg dyes can dye skin and textiles very intensively and also adhere to them quite strongly.

Egg paint on the hands can usually be removed with hand wash paste. If slight paint residues remain, there is no cause for concern. Simply repeat the washing process several times.

First rinse egg dye on textiles as thoroughly as possible with cold water, then wash. If necessary, soak in a detergent solution (warm water and detergent) beforehand. For stubborn stains, add HEITMANN stain remover to the washing solution and soak for approx. 4 hours. Please carry out a color fastness test on the fabric before this soaking treatment – see instructions for the stain remover. Repeat the treatment if necessary.

🎨🥚Is it safe to eat eggs with traces of egg color?

As the eggshell consists of a porous layer of lime, small cracks may appear during cooking. This can cause some color to seep into the egg. However, these are only minor visual impairments, as we only use food colorings and food additives for our egg dyes that are harmless to health.

HEITMANN egg colors are produced in Germany and are made exclusively from ingredients that are approved for use in food in accordance with European legislation and are subject to the strictest legal controls. The ingredients are mixtures of food additives and other food ingredients that are declared on the pack. The consumption of colored eggs is therefore absolutely safe.