Ingredient

Bok Choy

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Bok choy is used as a vegetable in a wide variety of dishes, including …

What it is

Bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage. It has smooth, dark green leaves and thick, white stalks. It is grown in many parts of the world and is a popular vegetable in Asian cuisine.

Why it's used

Bok choy is used as a vegetable in a wide variety of dishes, including stir-fries, soups, and noodle dishes. It can be eaten raw or cooked. Its mild flavor and crisp texture make it a versatile ingredient.

Health notes

Bok choy is a nutrient-dense vegetable, providing vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and potassium. It is not an additive and does not have a regulatory status as such. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally recognizes it as safe for consumption as a food. International bodies like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have not specifically evaluated bok choy as a food additive.

Allergen info

Bok choy is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Bok Choy

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NONGSHIM CO., LTD. Potato Noodle Soup, Potato Noodle Other Soups High in sodium — 78% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 460kcal 10Protein 16Fat 68Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Beef Lo Mein Pasta, Onions, Carrots & Bok Choy With Tender Beef In A Savory Lo Mein Sauce Skillet Meal, Beef Lo Mein Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 44% DV per serving 114kcal 6.2Protein 1.7Fat 18.5Carbs Kashi International Corporation Red Curry Chicken, Kashi 7 Whole Grains & Sesame Pilaf Chicken Breast With Fire-Roasted Sweet Potato, Red Peppers, Bok Choy, Bamboo Shoots & Kale & Zesty Thai Style Red Curry Sauce, Red Curry Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 112kcal 6.7Protein 3.4Fat 14.9Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Sweet Fire Orange Stir Fry Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 112kcal 5.9Protein 1.5Fat 18.5Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Chicken, Shanghai Inspired Sesame Stir Fry Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 51% DV per serving 103kcal 6.5Protein 1.8Fat 15Carbs 3fish, Inc. Miso Salmon With Udon Noodles Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 133kcal 8.6Protein 4.7Fat 14.5Carbs Robert Irvine Foods, LLC Sesame Ginger Stir Fry Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 85kcal 1.7Protein 4.2Fat 10.2Carbs Gourmet Noodle Soup, Spicy Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Gourmet Noodle Soup, Spicy Other Soups High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 417kcal 8.3Protein 13.3Fat 66.7Carbs Soup, Vegetables Long Kow Foods USA Corp. Soup, Vegetables Other Soups High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 346kcal 3.9Protein 0Fat 76.9Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Vegetable Lo Mein All Noodles High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 133kcal 3.7Protein 7.4Fat 14.1Carbs The Kroger Co. Stir Fry Kit Ginger Garlic Sauce, Ginger Garlic Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 64kcal 2.7Protein 0Fat 13.6Carbs The Kroger Co. Meals Kits Japanese-Inspired Beef Bowl Other Deli High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving 114kcal 5.6Protein 3.3Fat 15.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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