Mapo Tofu
A Sichuan dish of silken tofu in a spicy, numbing sauce made from doubanjiang, ground pork or beef, Sichuan pepper, and garlic.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
Your dietary restrictions
The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- silken tofu (Soy)
- ground pork or beef
- doubanjiang
- soy sauce (Soy)
- Shaoxing wine
- Sichuan pepper
- garlic
- ginger
- chicken broth
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- doubanjiang (wheat + soy + fermented bean)
- Shaoxing wine (wheat)
- soy sauce (wheat + soy)
- chicken broth base
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in mapo tofu.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionDoubanjiang, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine all contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not in traditional mapo tofu.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in mapo tofu.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in traditional mapo tofu.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in mapo tofu.
Fish-Free
Check with staffSome versions use chicken or pork broth. Verify no fish-based broth.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionTofu is soy. Doubanjiang and soy sauce are also soy products.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSesame oil is sometimes used as a finishing ingredient.
Vegetarian
Check with staffTraditional mapo tofu contains ground pork. Vegetarian versions exist.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in mapo tofu. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Doubanjiang, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine all contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not in traditional mapo tofu. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in mapo tofu. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in traditional mapo tofu. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in mapo tofu. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Some versions use chicken or pork broth. Verify no fish-based broth. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Tofu is soy. Doubanjiang and soy sauce are also soy products. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Sesame oil is sometimes used as a finishing ingredient. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Traditional mapo tofu contains ground pork. Vegetarian versions exist. |
Key risk: Mapo tofu appears to be a tofu dish, but the sauce is built on doubanjiang (contains wheat and soy) and soy sauce. Shaoxing wine adds more wheat. The dish is one of the most soy-dense in Chinese cuisine, using both soy sauce and tofu as primary ingredients.
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