Bouillabaisse
A traditional Provençal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille, containing various fish, shellfish, and vegetables.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- various fish (Fish)
- mussels
- crabs (Shellfish)
- potatoes
- fennel
- tomatoes
- olive oil
- saffron
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- shellfish stock
- fish bones
- rouille sauce (contains egg yolk)
- rouille croutons with grated Gruyère (traditional service)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Check with staffThe broth itself is built on olive oil rather than butter or cream, but traditional service includes rouille croutons frequently topped with grated Gruyère cheese, as with soupe de poisson. Ask for the soup without the cheese garnish.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffThe stew itself is gluten-free, but it is traditionally served with croutons (bread) which can cause cross-contamination.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not used.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionContains shellfish such as mussels and crabs as core ingredients.
Egg-Free
Check with staffThe stew is egg-free, but the accompanying 'rouille' sauce served with it contains egg yolk.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionContains multiple types of local Mediterranean fish.
Soy-Free
Likely OKSoy is not used.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionThe stew is built entirely on fish, mussels, and crabs.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Check with staff | The broth itself is built on olive oil rather than butter or cream, but traditional service includes rouille croutons frequently topped with grated Gruyère cheese, as with soupe de poisson. Ask for the soup without the cheese garnish. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | The stew itself is gluten-free, but it is traditionally served with croutons (bread) which can cause cross-contamination. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not used. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Contains shellfish such as mussels and crabs as core ingredients. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | The stew is egg-free, but the accompanying 'rouille' sauce served with it contains egg yolk. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Contains multiple types of local Mediterranean fish. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | Soy is not used. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | The stew is built entirely on fish, mussels, and crabs. |
Key risk: This stew is highly dangerous for anyone with seafood allergies, as it blends multiple species of fish and shellfish into the broth base.
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