Allergy card for Jamaica
In Jamaica the menu is in English, but the name of a dish rarely says what is in it. Here are the 31 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 Jamaica, in these words.
| 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! |
Where foods hide in Jamaica
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Jamaica, SafeMeal lists 31 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.
Wheat- Jamaican soups
- Stew peas
- Festival
Milk- Jamaican porridge
- Jamaican punch
- Coco bread
- Carrot juice
Soybean- Brown stew chicken
- Fried rice
Pork- Stew peas
- Red peas soup
Make your card before you go to Jamaica.
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 Jamaica
Which dishes in Jamaica often contain wheat?
For Jamaica, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Jamaican soups, Stew peas, Festival. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Jamaica often contain milk?
For Jamaica, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Jamaican porridge, Jamaican punch, Coco bread, Carrot juice. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Jamaica often contain soybean?
For Jamaica, SafeMeal lists soybean as often hidden in: Brown stew chicken, Fried rice. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Jamaica?
In Jamaica 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.