Macarons
A sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, and almond meal.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- almond meal (Tree Nut)
- egg whites (Egg)
- sugar
- butter (Dairy)
- cream (Dairy)
- flavorings
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- ganache or buttercream fillings (dairy, white chocolate with soy lecithin)
- flavor pastes and colorings (may contain nuts or soy)
- wheat starch (in some fillings)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionThe fillings are almost always butter, cream, or white chocolate ganache-based.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffThe almond-flour shells are naturally gluten-free, but fillings sometimes contain wheat starch, and bakery cross-contamination with wheat flour is a significant risk.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffWhile peanuts are not standard, cross-contamination in pastry shops with peanut-flavored macarons is common.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionThe primary ingredient is almond meal.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish ingredients.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionThe meringue shells are made from whipped egg whites.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish ingredients.
Soy-Free
Check with staffThe shells are soy-free, but fillings with white chocolate or flavor pastes often contain soy lecithin.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used.
Vegetarian
Likely OKContains no meat, though contains eggs and dairy.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | The fillings are almost always butter, cream, or white chocolate ganache-based. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | The almond-flour shells are naturally gluten-free, but fillings sometimes contain wheat starch, and bakery cross-contamination with wheat flour is a significant risk. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | While peanuts are not standard, cross-contamination in pastry shops with peanut-flavored macarons is common. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | The primary ingredient is almond meal. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish ingredients. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | The meringue shells are made from whipped egg whites. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish ingredients. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | The shells are soy-free, but fillings with white chocolate or flavor pastes often contain soy lecithin. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Contains no meat, though contains eggs and dairy. |
Key risk: The structural base of the cookie shell is ground almond flour, making it extremely dangerous for tree nut allergies. The shells are bound with egg whites and filled with buttercream.
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