Allergy card for Greece, in Greek
In Greece, SafeMeal shows your card in Greek, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 39 local dishes where your foods often hide.
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ΕλληνικάMMayaΣΟΒΑΡΗ ΑΛΛΕΡΓΙΑ
I am severely allergic to these foods.
Add a food to see your card.
Παρακαλώ χρησιμοποιήστε καθαρό τηγάνι, καθαρά σκεύη και φρέσκο λάδι. Μην μαγειρεύετε το φαγητό μου με λάδι, τηγάνια ή μαχαίρια που χρησιμοποιούνται για άλλα φαγητά.
What the card says, in Greek and English
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in Greece, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.
| Used for | Greek | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | Έχω σοβαρή αλλεργία σε αυτά τα τρόφιμα. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | Δεν τρώω αυτά τα τρόφιμα. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Παρακαλώ ετοιμάστε το γεύμα μου χωρίς αυτά τα τρόφιμα. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Ακόμα και μια ελάχιστη ποσότητα μπορεί να είναι απειλητική για τη ζωή. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Παρακαλώ χρησιμοποιήστε καθαρό τηγάνι, καθαρά σκεύη και φρέσκο λάδι. Μην μαγειρεύετε το φαγητό μου με λάδι, τηγάνια ή μαχαίρια που χρησιμοποιούνται για άλλα φαγητά. | 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 | Αυτό περιλαμβάνει λάδια, ζωμούς και σάλτσες που φτιάχνονται από αυτά τα συστατικά. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | Αν δεν είστε σίγουροι, παρακαλώ ρωτήστε τον σεφ. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Σας ευχαριστώ για τη βοήθεια! | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Greece
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Greece, SafeMeal lists 39 local dishes and products under the 38 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.
WheatΣιτάρι- MeatballsΚεφτέδες / κεφτεδάκια
- TaramasalataΤαραμοσαλάτα
- MoussakaΜουσακάς
- SkordaliaΣκορδαλιά
MilkΓάλα- MoussakaΜουσακάς
- PastitsioΠαστίτσιο
- GalaktobourekoΓαλακτομπούρεκο
- BougatsaΜπουγάτσα
EggΑυγό- SpanakopitaΣπανακόπιτα
- MoussakaΜουσακάς
- NougatΜαντολάτο
- PastitsioΠαστίτσιο
- AvgolemonoΑυγολέμονο
PorkΧοιρινό- GyrosΓύρος
- SouvlakiΣουβλάκι / καλαμάκι
- MeatballsΚεφτέδες / κεφτεδάκια
Make your card before you go to Greece.
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 Greece
How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Greek?
On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “Έχω σοβαρή αλλεργία σε αυτά τα τρόφιμα.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Greek, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.
Which dishes in Greece often contain wheat?
For Greece, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Meatballs, Taramasalata, Moussaka, Skordalia. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Greece often contain milk?
For Greece, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Moussaka, Pastitsio, Galaktoboureko, Bougatsa. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Greece?
In Greece the card is shown in Greek, 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.