Bakso
Indonesian meatball soup with bouncy beef meatballs in a clear beef broth, served with wheat noodles, tofu, fried shallots, and kecap manis.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- beef meatballs (beef + tapioca starch)
- beef broth
- wheat noodles (Gluten)
- tofu (Soy)
- fried shallots
- kecap manis
- sambal
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- wheat noodles as serving base
- kecap manis (soy + wheat)
- sambal contains terasi (shrimp paste)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in bakso.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionWheat noodles are the serving base and kecap manis contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in bakso.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in bakso.
Shellfish-Free
Check with staffTerasi in sambal contains shrimp paste.
Egg-Free
Likely OKMeatballs use tapioca starch, not egg.
Fish-Free
Check with staffTerasi in sambal. Verify.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionKecap manis and tofu are both soy.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not in standard bakso.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains beef meatballs.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in bakso. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Wheat noodles are the serving base and kecap manis contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in bakso. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in bakso. |
| Shellfish-Free | Check with staff | Terasi in sambal contains shrimp paste. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | Meatballs use tapioca starch, not egg. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Terasi in sambal. Verify. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Kecap manis and tofu are both soy. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not in standard bakso. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains beef meatballs. |
Key risk: Bakso meatballs are made with tapioca starch and are wheat-free, but they are served in wheat noodles. The kecap manis drizzled on top adds wheat and soy. The sambal served alongside contains terasi.
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