Is Trader Joe's Scallion Pancakes (Pa Jeon) Nightshade Free?

No. This product is not nightshades free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains nightshades and 1 ingredient contain nightshades depending on the source.

Why it's not nightshade free

  • pepper
  • starch

pepper

Dietitian note

Most peppers, including jalapenos and chilis, are nightshades. However, black and white pepper are derived from peppercorns and thus are not nightshades.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Savory, subtly aromatic flavor with a layered, flaky interior and a crisp exterior when pan-fried; commonly used as a quick appetizer, snack, or side, often served with dipping sauces. Reviewers note reliable crispness after reheating, convenient preparation, and occasional uneven cooking or oiliness if overcooked in household kitchens and gatherings.

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Ingredients

Water, Unbleached Wheat Flour, Fry Mix (unbleached Wheat Flour, Baking Mix [starch, Salt, Garlic Powder, Pepper], Corn Powder, Baking Powder [corn Starch, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Stearate]), Onion, Leek, Carrot, Scallion, King Oyster Mushroom, Egg, Soybean Oil, Salt, Soy Sauce (water, Wheat, Soybean, Salt). Contains Wheat, Egg, Soy.

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About this product

Snack · Frozen, Piece

Flavor
Savory
Texture
CrispyFlaky
Commonly used for
SnackingSide DishMeal Prep