Red Curry Paste
Red curry paste is a whole-food culinary blend, generally safe in normal culinary use. It typically contains shrimp paste (crustacean allergen) and may be high in sodium.
What it is
A Thai cooking paste made from red chili peppers, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, shrimp paste, and other aromatics.
Flavor base for curries, sauces, marinades.
Why it's flagged
- high sodium
- crustacean and fish allergens commonly present
What regulators actually say
"Crustacean shellfish (such as crab, lobster and shrimp) ... are major food allergens that must be declared."
"Most of the sodium we eat comes from packaged, processed, store-bought, and restaurant foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole-food blend; allergen disclosure required for shellfish/fish under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as composite culinary ingredient; allergen labeling required.
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