Sangkaya
A traditional Thai steamed custard made from eggs, coconut milk, and palm sugar, cooked in a young coconut or pumpkin.
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
- eggs (Egg)
- coconut milk (Tree Nut)
- palm sugar
- pandan leaves
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- eggs throughout the custard (not just yolks)
- coconut milk as the primary base
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKUses coconut milk, not dairy.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKSangkaya contains no wheat or gluten ingredients.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in traditional sangkaya.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffCoconut milk is a primary ingredient. Unsafe for coconut sensitivity.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in sangkaya.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionEggs are the primary structural ingredient in this custard.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in sangkaya.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in sangkaya.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used in traditional sangkaya.
Vegetarian
Likely OKSangkaya is vegetarian (contains eggs and coconut milk, no meat).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Uses coconut milk, not dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Sangkaya contains no wheat or gluten ingredients. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in traditional sangkaya. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Coconut milk is a primary ingredient. Unsafe for coconut sensitivity. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in sangkaya. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Eggs are the primary structural ingredient in this custard. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in sangkaya. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in sangkaya. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used in traditional sangkaya. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Sangkaya is vegetarian (contains eggs and coconut milk, no meat). |
Key risk: Sangkaya is entirely egg-based. The eggs are mixed with coconut milk and steamed to create the custard. There is no egg-free version. It is one of the few Thai desserts where egg is the primary structural ingredient.
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