Vitello Tonnato
A Piedmontese cold dish of thinly sliced roasted veal covered in a rich, creamy sauce made from canned tuna, anchovies, capers, and mayonnaise (egg yolks and olive oil). Served cold as an antipasto.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- veal (roasted, thinly sliced)
- canned tuna
- anchovies (Fish)
- capers
- egg yolks (Egg)
- olive oil
- lemon juice
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- anchovy plus tuna — double fish allergen in one sauce
- egg yolks form the mayonnaise base (raw or lightly cooked)
- canned tuna often packed in vegetable oil or olive oil
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in vitello tonnato.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNo wheat in standard vitello tonnato.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in vitello tonnato.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in vitello tonnato.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in vitello tonnato.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionEgg yolks form the mayonnaise base of the tuna sauce.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionBoth tuna (primary) and anchovies (dissolved seasoning) are in the sauce.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in vitello tonnato.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in vitello tonnato.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains veal, tuna, and anchovies.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in vitello tonnato. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | No wheat in standard vitello tonnato. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in vitello tonnato. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in vitello tonnato. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in vitello tonnato. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Egg yolks form the mayonnaise base of the tuna sauce. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Both tuna (primary) and anchovies (dissolved seasoning) are in the sauce. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in vitello tonnato. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in vitello tonnato. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains veal, tuna, and anchovies. |
Key risk: Vitello tonnato is a double fish trap. Tuna is obviously fish, but anchovies are dissolved into the sauce as a secondary seasoning — just as in puttanesca. The egg yolks in the mayonnaise are also present. The dish looks like sliced meat with a cream sauce, hiding multiple allergens under a pale, elegant surface.
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