Char Siu
Cantonese-style roasted pork marinated in a sweet-savory glaze of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, and Shaoxing wine.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- pork shoulder or loin
- hoisin sauce
- soy sauce (Soy)
- honey
- five-spice powder
- Shaoxing wine
- red food coloring
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- hoisin sauce (soy + wheat + sesame)
- Shaoxing wine (wheat)
- soy sauce (wheat + soy)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in char siu.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionHoisin, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine all contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffSome hoisin sauce recipes contain peanut paste. Verify.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not in char siu.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in char siu.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in char siu.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in char siu.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionHoisin and soy sauce are soy-based marinades.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionHoisin sauce contains sesame oil.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains pork.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in char siu. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Hoisin, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine all contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Some hoisin sauce recipes contain peanut paste. Verify. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not in char siu. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in char siu. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in char siu. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in char siu. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Hoisin and soy sauce are soy-based marinades. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Hoisin sauce contains sesame oil. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains pork. |
Key risk: Char siu's marinade contains multiple wheat-containing ingredients: hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce. It is also soy-dense. Despite being a simple pork dish, it is not safe for gluten-sensitive or soy-sensitive diners.
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