Gulab Jamun
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 restrictionKhoya (concentrated milk solids) is the primary ingredient.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionWheat flour is used as a binder.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in gulab jamun.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffSome versions are garnished with pistachios or almonds.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in gulab jamun.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in traditional gulab jamun.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in gulab jamun.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in gulab jamun.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in gulab jamun.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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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