Peking Duck
Whole duck roasted until crispy-skinned, sliced tableside, served with thin wheat pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber, and green onion.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- whole duck
- hoisin sauce
- wheat pancakes (bao bing) (Gluten)
- cucumber
- green onion
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- wheat pancakes (thin wheat flour wrappers)
- hoisin sauce (soy + wheat + sesame)
- sweet flour sauce (甜面酱) sometimes used instead of hoisin
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in traditional Peking duck preparation.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionWheat pancakes are a defining component. Hoisin sauce also contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffHoisin sauce sometimes contains peanut paste. Verify the specific brand.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not in traditional Peking duck.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in Peking duck.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in Peking duck.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in Peking duck.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionHoisin sauce is soy-based.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionHoisin sauce contains sesame oil.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains duck.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in traditional Peking duck preparation. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Wheat pancakes are a defining component. Hoisin sauce also contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Hoisin sauce sometimes contains peanut paste. Verify the specific brand. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not in traditional Peking duck. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in Peking duck. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in Peking duck. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in Peking duck. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Hoisin sauce is soy-based. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Hoisin sauce contains sesame oil. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains duck. |
Key risk: Peking duck requires wheat pancakes for wrapping, making this dish inherently not gluten-free. Hoisin sauce contains soy, wheat, and sesame. Sweet flour sauce (tiánmiànjiàng), sometimes used as an alternative, has wheat as its primary ingredient.
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