Archive note: The old Tips page linked this title to the Salmon Laab recipe. This replacement preserves the intended guide topic and is marked as reconstructed.
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The original Happy Tummy Tips page preserved this title but linked it to a salmon recipe. This replacement is a concise reconstruction.
Common hidden shellfish ingredients
- Oyster sauce and oyster extracts
- Shrimp paste, dried shrimp and shrimp powder
- XO sauce and some chili sauces
- Seafood broths, soup bases and seasoning packets
- Dumpling, wonton, spring-roll and fish-ball fillings
Fish is not the same allergen as shellfish
Fish sauce is generally made from fish rather than shellfish, but recipes, facilities and blended sauces vary. Check the specific product label and do not assume a sauce is safe from its name alone.
Shared preparation
Woks, fryers, grills, strainers and utensils can create cross-contact. Ask the kitchen directly when shellfish avoidance is medically necessary.