Allergy card for Albania, in Albanian
In Albania, SafeMeal shows your card in Albanian, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 20 local dishes where your foods often hide.
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I am severely allergic to these foods.
Add a food to see your card.
Ju lutemi përdorni një tigan të pastër, mjete kuzhine të pastra dhe vaj të freskët. Mos e gatuani ushqimin tim me vaj, tiganë ose thika që përdoren edhe për ushqimet e të tjerëve.
What the card says, in Albanian and English
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in Albania, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.
| Used for | Albanian | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | Kam alergji të rëndë ndaj këtyre ushqimeve. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | Nuk i ha këto ushqime. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Ju lutem përgatiteni vaktin tim pa këto ushqime. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Edhe një sasi shumë e vogël mund të rrezikojë jetën. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Ju lutemi përdorni një tigan të pastër, mjete kuzhine të pastra dhe vaj të freskët. Mos e gatuani ushqimin tim me vaj, tiganë ose thika që përdoren edhe për ushqimet e të tjerëve. | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | Kjo përfshin vajra, bulione dhe salca të bëra nga këta përbërës. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | Nëse nuk jeni të sigurt, ju lutem pyesni shefin e kuzhinës. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Faleminderit për ndihmën tuaj! | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Albania
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Albania, SafeMeal lists 20 local dishes and products under the 22 foods they often hide. Here are the ones for the most common allergies; in the app, tap any food on your card to see its list.
Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next. Always confirm with the restaurant.
WheatGrurë- KoftaQofte
- Tavë kosi
- Tripe soupPaçe
MilkQumësht- MoussakaMusaka
- BörekByrek
- Tavë kosi
- Fërgesë
- Trileçe
- Flija
EggVezë pule- BörekByrek
- MoussakaMusaka
- PastitsioPastiçe
- Tavë kosi
- KoftaQofte
OnionQepë- MoussakaMusaka
- KoftaQofte
- Fërgesë
- White bean stewJani me fasule
Make your card before you go to Albania.
Pick your foods and look at what the kitchen would read. Try the live demo or get the app: the card works offline once it is set up.
Questions about eating out in Albania
How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Albanian?
On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “Kam alergji të rëndë ndaj këtyre ushqimeve.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Albanian, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.
Which dishes in Albania often contain wheat?
For Albania, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Kofta, Tavë kosi, Tripe soup. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Albania often contain milk?
For Albania, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Moussaka, Börek, Tavë kosi, Fërgesë, Trileçe, Flija. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Albania?
In Albania the card is shown in Albanian, with English under each food. The app picks the language from the country you are in, and you can change it at any time.
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