Matcha Ice Cream
Ice cream or gelato made with Japanese matcha (ceremonial or culinary grade green tea powder), typically with a dairy cream base.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
Your dietary restrictions
The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- dairy cream (Dairy)
- milk (Dairy)
- matcha powder
- sugar
- egg yolks (Egg)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- dairy cream and milk as base
- egg yolks in custard-based versions
- sometimes topped with sesame or red bean
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionMade with dairy cream and milk as the ice cream base.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKMatcha ice cream does not contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not used in matcha ice cream.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not typically in matcha ice cream.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in matcha ice cream.
Egg-Free
Check with staffCustard-based matcha ice cream contains egg yolks. Verify if it is custard-based or cream-based.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in matcha ice cream.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in traditional matcha ice cream.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffBlack sesame or sesame garnishes are sometimes added. Verify.
Vegetarian
Likely OKMatcha ice cream is vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Made with dairy cream and milk as the ice cream base. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Matcha ice cream does not contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not used in matcha ice cream. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not typically in matcha ice cream. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in matcha ice cream. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | Custard-based matcha ice cream contains egg yolks. Verify if it is custard-based or cream-based. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in matcha ice cream. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in traditional matcha ice cream. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Black sesame or sesame garnishes are sometimes added. Verify. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Matcha ice cream is vegetarian. |
Key risk: Matcha ice cream is a dairy product. It typically uses an egg custard base (containing egg yolks). It is one of the few Japanese desserts that prominently features dairy. Those with dairy or egg allergies must avoid this despite its green tea presentation suggesting a lighter dessert.
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