Allergy card for New Zealand
In New Zealand the menu is in English, but the name of a dish rarely says what is in it. Here are the 28 local dishes where your foods often hide, and what your card tells the kitchen.
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28 local dishes
English (Australia)MMayaSEVERE ALLERGY
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 New Zealand, in these words.
| Used for | English (Australia) |
|---|---|
| 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 New Zealand
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For New Zealand, SafeMeal lists 28 local dishes and products under the 26 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- Gravy
- Sausage
Milk- Chowder
- Scones
- French onion dip
Egg- Pavlova
- Whitebait fritters
Pork- Sausage rolls
- Boil-up
Make your card before you go to New Zealand.
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 New Zealand
Which dishes in New Zealand often contain wheat?
For New Zealand, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Gravy, Sausage. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in New Zealand often contain milk?
For New Zealand, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Chowder, Scones, French onion dip. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in New Zealand often contain egg?
For New Zealand, SafeMeal lists egg as often hidden in: Pavlova, Whitebait fritters. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for New Zealand?
In New Zealand 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.