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Bechamel Sauce

Also known as: Béchamel sauce

Low concern

Composite culinary preparation. Contains milk (major allergen), wheat (major allergen), and butter — provides saturated fat.

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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

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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