Allergy card for Egypt, in Arabic
In Egypt, SafeMeal shows your card in Arabic, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 28 local dishes where your foods often hide.
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العربيةMMayaحساسية شديدة
I am severely allergic to these foods.
Add a food to see your card.
يرجى استخدام مقلاة نظيفة وأدوات نظيفة وزيت جديد. لا تطبخ طعامي باستخدام زيت أو مقالي أو سكاكين مشتركة.
What the card says, in Arabic and English
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in Egypt, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.
| Used for | Arabic | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | أعاني من حساسية شديدة من هذه الأطعمة. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | أنا لا آكل هذه الأطعمة. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | الرجاء تحضير وجبتي بدون هذه الأطعمة. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | حتى الكمية الصغيرة جداً قد تهدد حياتي. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | يرجى استخدام مقلاة نظيفة وأدوات نظيفة وزيت جديد. لا تطبخ طعامي باستخدام زيت أو مقالي أو سكاكين مشتركة. | 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 | هذا يشمل الزيوت، والمرق، والصلصات المصنوعة من هذه المكونات. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | إذا لم تكن متأكداً، الرجاء سؤال الشيف. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | شكراً لمساعدتك! | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Egypt
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Egypt, SafeMeal lists 28 local dishes and products under the 36 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.
Wheatقمح- Rice with vermicelliأرز بالشعيرية
- Koshariكشري
- Fattehفتة
Milkحليب- Feteerفطير مشلتت
- Pastitsioمكرونة بشاميل
- Knafehكنافة
- Basbousaبسبوسة
Sesameسمسم- Falafelفلافل
- Baba ghanoushمتبل / بابا غنوج
- Dukkahدقة
- Halvaحلاوة طحينية
Beefلحم بقر- Hawawshiحواوشي
- Pastitsioمكرونة بشاميل
- Sucukسجق
- Fattehفتة
Make your card before you go to Egypt.
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 Egypt
How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Arabic?
On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “أعاني من حساسية شديدة من هذه الأطعمة.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Arabic, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.
Which dishes in Egypt often contain wheat?
For Egypt, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Rice with vermicelli, Koshari, Fatteh. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Egypt often contain milk?
For Egypt, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Feteer, Pastitsio, Knafeh, Basbousa. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Egypt?
In Egypt the card is shown in Arabic, 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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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.