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Bechamel Sauce
Bechamel Sauce
Also known as: Béchamel sauce
Low concern
Composite culinary preparation. Contains milk (major allergen), wheat (major allergen), and butter — provides saturated fat.
Found in
59 products
What it is
Classic French white sauce made from a roux of butter and flour cooked with milk; a 'mother sauce' in French cuisine.
Base sauce; ingredient in lasagna, gratins, croquettes.
Why it's flagged
- milk and wheat allergens
- saturated fat
- calorie-dense
What regulators actually say
"The 9 major food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."
"Particulars on... allergens to be highlighted in the list of ingredients."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Composite food; component allergen labeling required.
European Union — EFSA
Composite food; allergens labeled per Reg. 1169/2011.
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