Samgyetang
A whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, jujubes, and garlic, simmered in a clear broth until tender.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- whole young chicken
- glutinous rice
- ginseng
- jujubes (red dates)
- garlic
- green onions
- ginger
- water
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- pure chicken broth with minimal added allergens
- sesame salt sometimes served alongside
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in samgyetang.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKGlutinous rice is gluten-free. No soy sauce in the broth.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in samgyetang.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in samgyetang.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in samgyetang.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in samgyetang.
Fish-Free
Likely OKPure chicken broth. No fish sauce used.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in samgyetang.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSesame salt is sometimes served as a dipping accompaniment.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains whole chicken.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in samgyetang. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Glutinous rice is gluten-free. No soy sauce in the broth. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in samgyetang. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in samgyetang. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in samgyetang. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in samgyetang. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | Pure chicken broth. No fish sauce used. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in samgyetang. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Sesame salt is sometimes served as a dipping accompaniment. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains whole chicken. |
Key risk: Samgyetang is one of the safest Korean dishes for most allergen profiles. The broth is chicken-based with no soy, fish sauce, or shellfish. The main risk is the sesame salt (dipping accompaniment) and cross-contamination in shared kitchens.
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