Sooji Halwa
A warm Indian dessert made from roasted semolina (wheat), ghee, sugar, milk, and cardamom, garnished with cashews and raisins.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- semolina (sooji/rava)
- ghee (Dairy)
- sugar
- milk (Dairy)
- water
- cardamom
- cashews (Tree Nut)
- raisins
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- semolina is wheat
- ghee throughout
- cashews as garnish
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionGhee and milk are primary ingredients.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionSooji/rava is wheat semolina.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard halwa.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionCashews are a standard garnish.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in halwa.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in sooji halwa.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in halwa.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in halwa.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard halwa.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian (contains dairy).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Ghee and milk are primary ingredients. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sooji/rava is wheat semolina. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard halwa. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Cashews are a standard garnish. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in halwa. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in sooji halwa. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in halwa. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in halwa. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard halwa. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian (contains dairy). |
Key risk: Sooji halwa contains wheat (semolina), dairy (ghee and milk), and tree nuts (cashews) simultaneously. Despite being called a 'semolina pudding,' the semolina is wheat semolina. Rava dosa (also semolina) is similarly misidentified as gluten-free.
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