Molluscs
Molluscs are shellfish such as mussel, oyster, squid, octopus, clam and snail; they are a separate allergen group from crustaceans.
- Used in
- Food ingredient
- Role
- Mollusc
Other names IngrediLens checks with this entry
The app's database groups these label names, including names used on labels in other European languages, with molluscs. Some are true synonyms, others are close relatives with the same allergen or concern.
Contains / relevant to
- Molluscs: Relevant to people avoiding molluscs. Mussel, oyster, squid, octopus, clam and snail.
- Vegan: Not vegan: IngrediLens flags it as an ingredient of animal origin.
- Vegetarian: Not vegetarian: IngrediLens flags it as needing slaughter or insects.
- Kosher: IngrediLens flags it for people who keep a kosher diet. (This filter covers: pork-derived, shellfish and source-ambiguous ingredients.)
What to look for on labels
- On prepacked food in the EU and UK, molluscs must be emphasised in the ingredient list (usually in bold).
- This allergen group is on the EU and UK list but not on the US major allergen list, so US labels may not highlight it.
Questions and answers
Are molluscs shellfish ingredients?
Yes. IngrediLens treats molluscs as ingredients made from molluscs, so it flags them for people avoiding molluscs. Molluscs are a declarable allergen in the EU list.
Are molluscs vegan?
No. Molluscs are of animal origin, so IngrediLens flags them for a vegan diet.
Related
- Shrimp and prawnShrimp (prawn) is a crustacean; crab, lobster and crayfish belong to the same allergen group.
- AnchovyAnchovy is a small oily fish, used as fillets, paste and in fish sauce, dressings and Worcestershire-style…
- The 14 EU allergens: full list with examplesGuide
- How to read allergen labels on food (EU, UK and US)Guide
Sources
Molluscs are a declarable allergen in the EU list.
- EU Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information, Annex II (allergens)
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
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