Bingsu
Korean shaved ice dessert topped with sweet red beans, rice cakes, condensed milk, fruit, and various toppings.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- shaved milk ice or shaved water ice (Dairy)
- red beans
- condensed milk (Dairy)
- rice cakes (tteok)
- various fruits
- sweet syrups
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- condensed milk throughout
- sometimes injeolmi (rice cake coated in soybean powder) as a topping
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionMade with milk ice and condensed milk.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKRice-based components are gluten-free. Verify any cookie or brownie toppings.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffSome bingsu varieties include peanuts or peanut-containing toppings.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not standard in traditional bingsu.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in bingsu.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in standard bingsu.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in bingsu.
Soy-Free
Check with staffInjeolmi topping uses roasted soybean flour. Verify toppings.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSome bingsu varieties include sesame or black sesame toppings.
Vegetarian
Likely OKBingsu is vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Made with milk ice and condensed milk. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Rice-based components are gluten-free. Verify any cookie or brownie toppings. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Some bingsu varieties include peanuts or peanut-containing toppings. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not standard in traditional bingsu. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in bingsu. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in standard bingsu. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in bingsu. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Injeolmi topping uses roasted soybean flour. Verify toppings. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Some bingsu varieties include sesame or black sesame toppings. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Bingsu is vegetarian. |
Key risk: Traditional bingsu is made with shaved milk ice, making it a dairy product throughout. The condensed milk topping adds more dairy. Injeolmi-topped bingsu adds roasted soy flour (kinako-style) as a coating on rice cakes.
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