egg white protein powder v. raw egg whites question

[fish153]

This is probably a really stupid question, but in my searching I haven't been able to find the answer --- Is having a protein powder with egg white protein in it the same as if you were to eat raw egg whites? Is there the same danger (albeit a relatively small one) of contracting salmonella?

Thanks for any and all serious answers/help!

[Goofxta]

No danger of salmonella from egg white powder at all.

[Goofxta]

This egg white powder is spray dried egg albumen, which can be used in most recipes requiring egg white. It produces an exceptionally high volume, stable egg white foam for use in angel food cakes, chiffon pies, meringues, and divinity. Use egg white powder for uncooked foods such as marzipan and buttercream icing, or foods which are lightly cooked (pie meringues), without the worries associated with fresh egg white, because it is heat treated to meet USDA standards for being salmonella negative.
Hope that helps mate.

[fish153]

Hope that helps mate.

Thanks, Goofxta -- I saw a few sites that said something along those lines, but I wasn't sure if it was brand-dependent, or if it was universal.