Flan
A smooth egg custard dessert with a caramel sauce, made from whole eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla, baked in a water bath and inverted to reveal the caramel.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- eggs (Egg)
- condensed milk (Dairy)
- evaporated milk (Dairy)
- whole milk (Dairy)
- vanilla
- sugar (for caramel)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- very egg-dense (3-6 eggs per mold)
- three forms of dairy: condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk
- caramel sauce is pure sugar and water (allergen-free)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionThree forms of dairy: condensed milk, evaporated milk, and sometimes fresh milk.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNo wheat in flan.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard flan.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in standard flan.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in flan.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionEggs are the structural ingredient. Usually 3-6 whole eggs per mold.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in flan.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in traditional flan.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in flan.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian (contains egg and dairy).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Three forms of dairy: condensed milk, evaporated milk, and sometimes fresh milk. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | No wheat in flan. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard flan. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in standard flan. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in flan. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Eggs are the structural ingredient. Usually 3-6 whole eggs per mold. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in flan. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in traditional flan. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in flan. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian (contains egg and dairy). |
Key risk: Flan is structurally an egg-and-dairy dessert. The creamy, smooth texture comes from emulsified egg proteins, and both condensed and evaporated milk contribute richness. There is no version of flan that omits these ingredients — they are the dish.
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