Can I eat pho when pregnant?
SafeWell-done beef or chickenBrisket, meatballs or chicken: cooked through
AvoidRare beef (tái)Thin raw beef slices are only partly cooked by the broth.
Pho for other situations
BreastfeedingNo concern for breastfeeding.Safe
VegetarianContains meat, which isn't vegetarian.Avoid
VeganContains meat, which isn't vegan.Avoid
CoeliacNaturally gluten-free.Safe
Milk allergyNo milk listed.Safe
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesCarb-heavy. Keep to a small portion alongside protein and vegetables.Limit · half the noodles
MAOIsNo known concern for MAOIs.Safe
Low-FODMAPNo known concern for a low-FODMAP diet.Safe
Questions people ask
Is pho safe in pregnancy?
Well-done beef or chicken: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk. Rare beef (tái): Avoid. Thin raw beef slices are only partly cooked by the broth.