Allergy card for Canada
In Canada the menu is in English, but the name of a dish rarely says what is in it. Here are the 116 local dishes where your foods often hide, and what your card tells the kitchen.
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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 Canada, in these words.
English
| Used for | English |
|---|---|
| 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! |
FrenchFrançais
| Used for | French | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | Je suis gravement allergique à ces aliments. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | Je ne mange pas ces aliments. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Veuillez préparer mon repas sans ces aliments. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Même une infime quantité peut être mortelle. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Veuillez utiliser une poêle propre, des ustensiles propres et de l'huile neuve. Ne préparez pas mon plat avec de l'huile, des poêles ou des couteaux ayant servi pour d'autres plats. | 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 | Cela inclut les huiles, bouillons et sauces à base de ces ingrédients. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | En cas de doute, veuillez demander au chef. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Merci pour votre aide ! | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Canada
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Canada, SafeMeal lists 116 local dishes and products under the 87 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
Wheat- Poutine
- Meatballs
- Gravy
- Licorice
Milk- Nanaimo bars
- Mashed potatoes
Egg- Butter tarts
- Meatballs
- Caesar dressing
- Nanaimo bars
Make your card before you go to Canada.
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 Canada
Which dishes in Canada often contain peanut?
For Canada, SafeMeal lists peanut as often hidden in: Satay sauce, Chocolate bars. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Canada often contain wheat?
For Canada, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Poutine, Meatballs, Gravy, Licorice. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Canada often contain milk?
For Canada, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Nanaimo bars, Mashed potatoes. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Canada?
In Canada the card is shown in English. You can switch it to French. 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.