Allergy card for Australia
In Australia the menu is in English, but the name of a dish rarely says what is in it. Here are the 82 local dishes where your foods often hide, and what your card tells the kitchen.
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82 local dishes
English (Australia)MMayaSEVERE ALLERGY
Add a food to see your card.
Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives.
What the card says
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in Australia, in these words.
| Used for | English (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Severe allergy | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | 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 | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Australia
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Australia, SafeMeal lists 82 local dishes and products under the 69 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.
Peanut- Satay sauce
- Chocolate bars
- Massaman curry
Wheat- Chicken parmigiana
- Rissoles
- Gravy
- Sausage
- Liquorice
Milk- Scrambled eggs
- Malted drinks
- Mashed potatoes
Egg- Pavlova
- Chicken parmigiana
- Aioli
- Rissoles
Make your card before you go to Australia.
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 Australia
Which dishes in Australia often contain peanut?
For Australia, SafeMeal lists peanut as often hidden in: Satay sauce, Chocolate bars, Massaman curry. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Australia often contain wheat?
For Australia, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Chicken parmigiana, Rissoles, Gravy, Sausage, Liquorice. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Australia often contain milk?
For Australia, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Scrambled eggs, Malted drinks, Mashed potatoes. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Australia?
In Australia the card is shown in English. The app picks the language from the country you are in, and you can change it at any time.
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SafeMeal is not a medical device. No card or app can guarantee a safe meal: always confirm with the restaurant staff, and keep your emergency medication with you.