Cochinita Pibil
A Yucatan specialty: pork marinated in achiote (annatto) paste with citrus juice (orange, lime), wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-roasted in an underground pit or oven until tender. Served with pickled red onions and habanero salsa.
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
- pork shoulder
- achiote paste (annatto seed, cumin, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, citrus)
- orange juice
- lime juice
- banana leaves
- pickled red onion
- habanero salsa
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- achiote paste contains no wheat, nuts, or dairy
- pickled onion brine may use vinegar with coloring agents
- habanero salsa sometimes has Maggi (wheat)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in cochinita pibil.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNaturally gluten-free. Achiote and citrus only.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in cochinita pibil.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in cochinita pibil.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in cochinita pibil.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in cochinita pibil.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in cochinita pibil.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in traditional cochinita pibil.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in cochinita pibil.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains pork.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in cochinita pibil. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Naturally gluten-free. Achiote and citrus only. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in cochinita pibil. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in cochinita pibil. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in cochinita pibil. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in cochinita pibil. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in cochinita pibil. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in traditional cochinita pibil. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in cochinita pibil. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains pork. |
Key risk: Cochinita pibil is one of the safest Mexican dishes for most allergens. It is pork, achiote, and citrus — nothing hidden. The main risk is the habanero salsa which may contain Maggi. The dish is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free. The banana leaf wrapper is removed before serving.
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