Panna Cotta
A northern Italian dessert of heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla set with gelatin, unmolded and served with a fruit coulis, caramel, or berry sauce. 'Panna cotta' literally means 'cooked cream.'
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- heavy cream (Dairy)
- whole milk (Dairy)
- sugar
- vanilla
- gelatin
- berry or caramel sauce
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- gelatin is derived from animal bones (not vegetarian)
- some versions substitute agar for gelatin (vegan-friendly)
- the dish is literally named 'cooked cream'
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionHeavy cream and whole milk are the defining ingredients.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNo wheat in panna cotta.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in panna cotta.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in standard panna cotta.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in panna cotta.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in traditional panna cotta.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in panna cotta.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in panna cotta.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in panna cotta.
Vegetarian
Check with staffGelatin is animal-derived. Agar-based versions are vegetarian. Ask if porcine or bovine gelatin is used.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Heavy cream and whole milk are the defining ingredients. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | No wheat in panna cotta. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in panna cotta. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in standard panna cotta. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in panna cotta. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in traditional panna cotta. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in panna cotta. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in panna cotta. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in panna cotta. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Gelatin is animal-derived. Agar-based versions are vegetarian. Ask if porcine or bovine gelatin is used. |
Key risk: Panna cotta is one of the most transparent Italian desserts — it says 'cream' in its name. It is naturally gluten-free and egg-free, which makes it stand out on the Italian dessert menu. The only allergens are dairy (cream) and the question of gelatin source for vegetarians.
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