Gulab Jamun

गुलाब जामुन Also: Indian Milk Dumplings, Rose Water Syrup Balls
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Dairy: Likely contains restriction
Tree Nut: Check with staff

Soft, spongy milk solid balls soaked in rose water and cardamom sugar syrup.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.

Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • khoya (reduced milk solids) (Dairy)
  • milk (Dairy)
  • cream (Dairy)
  • paneer (Dairy)
  • wheat flour (Gluten)
  • rose water
  • cardamom
  • sugar

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • khoya is pure reduced dairy
  • wheat flour as a binder

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Khoya (concentrated milk solids) is the primary ingredient.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Wheat flour is used as a binder.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in gulab jamun.

Tree Nut-Free

Check with staff

Some versions are garnished with pistachios or almonds.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in gulab jamun.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in traditional gulab jamun.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in gulab jamun.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

No soy in gulab jamun.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

No sesame in gulab jamun.

Vegetarian

Likely OK

Fully vegetarian.

Key risk: Gulab jamun is made almost entirely from dairy: khoya (reduced milk solids) is the primary ingredient. Wheat flour is added as a binder. This dessert is simultaneously a dairy and gluten product.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.