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Allergy card for the Netherlands, in Dutch

In the Netherlands, SafeMeal shows your card in Dutch, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 43 local dishes where your foods often hide.

Dishes reviewed on 43 local dishes

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ERNSTIGE ALLERGIE

Ik ben ernstig allergisch voor deze ingrediënten.

I am severely allergic to these foods.

Zelfs een heel klein beetje kan levensgevaarlijk zijn.

Gebruik alstublieft een schone pan, schoon keukengerei en verse olie. Gebruik voor mijn eten geen olie, pannen of messen die ook voor andere gerechten worden gebruikt.

Dit omvat ook oliën, bouillons en sauzen die van deze ingrediënten zijn gemaakt. Als u het niet zeker weet, vraag het dan aan de chef-kok.

A sample card, as shown in the Netherlands

What the card says, in Dutch and English

You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in the Netherlands, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.

The phrases of the SafeMeal card in Dutch
Used forDutchEnglish
Severe allergyIk ben ernstig allergisch voor deze ingrediënten.I am severely allergic to these foods.
Intolerance, religion, strict dietIk eet deze ingrediënten niet.I do not eat these foods.
PreferenceBereid mijn maaltijd alstublieft zonder deze ingrediënten.Please prepare my meal without these foods.
Why it mattersZelfs een heel klein beetje kan levensgevaarlijk zijn.Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening.
Kitchen precautionsGebruik alstublieft een schone pan, schoon keukengerei en verse olie. Gebruik voor mijn eten geen olie, pannen of messen die ook voor andere gerechten worden gebruikt.Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives.
Oils, broths and saucesDit omvat ook oliën, bouillons en sauzen die van deze ingrediënten zijn gemaakt.This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients.
When in doubtAls u het niet zeker weet, vraag het dan aan de chef-kok.If you are not sure, please ask the chef.
ThanksBedankt voor uw hulp!Thank you for your help!

Where foods hide in the Netherlands

The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For the Netherlands, SafeMeal lists 43 local dishes and products under the 48 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.

  • PeanutPinda

    • Patatje oorlog
    • Satay sauceSatésaus
    • Gado-gado

  • WheatTarwe

    • CroquettesKroketten / bitterballen
    • MeatballsGehaktballen / gehaktbrood
    • LicoriceDrop
    • Frikandel

  • MilkMelk

    • Stamppot
    • CroquettesKroketten / bitterballen
    • PancakesPannenkoeken / poffertjes
    • Stroopwafel

  • EggEi

    • CroquettesKroketten / bitterballen
    • Fritessaus
    • MeatballsGehaktballen / gehaktbrood
    • Egg liqueurAdvocaat (eierlikeur)

Make your card before you go to the Netherlands.

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.

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Questions about eating out in the Netherlands

How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Dutch?

On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “Ik ben ernstig allergisch voor deze ingrediënten.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Dutch, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.

Which dishes in the Netherlands often contain peanut?

For the Netherlands, SafeMeal lists peanut as often hidden in: Patatje oorlog, Satay sauce, Gado-gado. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.

Which dishes in the Netherlands often contain wheat?

For the Netherlands, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Croquettes, Meatballs, Licorice, Frikandel. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.

Which language is the allergy card in for the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands the card is shown in Dutch, 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.