Can I eat pāua when pregnant?
CautionCooked hotMPI posts shellfish biotoxin warnings for NZ beaches. Cooking doesn’t remove the toxins.
AvoidRawRaw or smoked seafood can carry Listeria and parasites.
Pāua for other situations
BreastfeedingNo concern for breastfeeding.Safe
VegetarianContains shellfish, which isn't vegetarian.Avoid
VeganContains shellfish, which isn't vegan.Avoid
CoeliacNaturally gluten-free.Safe
Milk allergyNo milk listed.Safe
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesNo known concern for gestational diabetes.Safe
MAOIsNo known concern for MAOIs.Safe
Low-FODMAPNo known concern for a low-FODMAP diet.Safe
Questions people ask
Is pāua safe in pregnancy?
Cooked hot: Caution. MPI posts shellfish biotoxin warnings for NZ beaches. Cooking doesn’t remove the toxins. Raw: Avoid. Raw or smoked seafood can carry Listeria and parasites.