Tapenade
A Provençal dish consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, and anchovies.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- black olives
- capers
- anchovies (Fish)
- olive oil
- garlic
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- anchovy paste (blended invisibly into the olive base)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKMade with olive oil; no dairy is used.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffThe spread itself is free of wheat and flour, but tapenade is almost always served on bread, toasts, or croutons; request crudites or confirm a gluten-free vehicle.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not used.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffSome modern artisanal variations add ground almonds or walnuts; always verify.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish ingredients are used; anchovies are the only fish present.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs are used.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionContains anchovies as a core flavoring ingredient.
Soy-Free
Likely OKSoy is not used.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains anchovies (fish).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Made with olive oil; no dairy is used. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | The spread itself is free of wheat and flour, but tapenade is almost always served on bread, toasts, or croutons; request crudites or confirm a gluten-free vehicle. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not used. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Some modern artisanal variations add ground almonds or walnuts; always verify. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish ingredients are used; anchovies are the only fish present. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs are used. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Contains anchovies as a core flavoring ingredient. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | Soy is not used. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains anchovies (fish). |
Key risk: Often described simply as an 'olive spread,' traditional tapenade always contains blended anchovies, making it a hidden hazard for fish allergies.
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