Lo Mein
Soft, thick wheat noodles tossed with vegetables, protein, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil in a wok.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- thick wheat noodles (Gluten)
- soy sauce (Soy)
- oyster sauce (Shellfish)
- sesame oil (Sesame)
- vegetables
- protein
- garlic
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- thick wheat noodles
- oyster sauce (shellfish + wheat)
- sesame oil finishing
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in lo mein.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionWheat noodles, soy sauce, and oyster sauce all contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not typically in lo mein.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in lo mein.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionOyster sauce is standard in lo mein sauce.
Egg-Free
Check with staffSome lo mein uses egg noodles. Verify noodle type.
Fish-Free
Likely OKFish is not a standard lo mein ingredient.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is the primary seasoning.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame oil is a finishing ingredient.
Vegetarian
Check with staffVegetable versions exist but oyster sauce contains shellfish.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in lo mein. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Wheat noodles, soy sauce, and oyster sauce all contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not typically in lo mein. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in lo mein. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Oyster sauce is standard in lo mein sauce. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | Some lo mein uses egg noodles. Verify noodle type. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | Fish is not a standard lo mein ingredient. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is the primary seasoning. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame oil is a finishing ingredient. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Vegetable versions exist but oyster sauce contains shellfish. |
Key risk: Like chow mein, lo mein noodles are wheat-based and the sauce is a combination of soy sauce (wheat + soy) and oyster sauce (shellfish + wheat). Sesame oil is added at the end. This dish contains the same allergen combination as chow mein.
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