Larb
A northeastern Thai salad of minced meat dressed with fish sauce, lime juice, toasted ground rice, fresh herbs, chili, and shallots.
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
- minced pork or chicken or beef or duck
- fish sauce (Fish)
- lime juice
- toasted rice powder
- dried chili
- shallots
- mint
- cilantro
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- fermented fish sauce (pla ra) in Isan versions
- toasted rice powder (naturally gluten-free but verify manufacturing)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in traditional larb.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKTraditional larb uses fish sauce and rice powder, both gluten-free. Verify the rice powder is not cross-contaminated.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not traditionally used in larb.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used in larb.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKShellfish is not traditionally used in larb. Verify no shrimp paste additions.
Egg-Free
Likely OKEggs are not used in traditional larb.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish sauce is the primary seasoning. Isan versions add fermented fish sauce (pla ra), increasing exposure.
Soy-Free
Likely OKSoy sauce is not used in traditional larb.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not traditionally used in larb.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains meat and fish sauce.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in traditional larb. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Traditional larb uses fish sauce and rice powder, both gluten-free. Verify the rice powder is not cross-contaminated. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not traditionally used in larb. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used in larb. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | Shellfish is not traditionally used in larb. Verify no shrimp paste additions. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | Eggs are not used in traditional larb. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish sauce is the primary seasoning. Isan versions add fermented fish sauce (pla ra), increasing exposure. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | Soy sauce is not used in traditional larb. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not traditionally used in larb. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains meat and fish sauce. |
Key risk: Larb contains fish sauce throughout and cannot be made without it in traditional preparation. The Isan version adds pla ra (fermented fish sauce), increasing fish allergen exposure. The toasted rice powder is a hidden ingredient that thickens the dressing and adds texture.
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