Allergy card for Norway, in Norwegian

In Norway, SafeMeal shows your card in Norwegian, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 26 local dishes where your foods often hide.

Dishes reviewed on 26 local dishes

Norsk bokmålMaya

ALVORLIG ALLERGI

Jeg er svært allergisk mot disse matvarene.

I am severely allergic to these foods.

Selv en ørliten mengde kan være livstruende.

Vennligst bruk en ren panne, rene redskaper og ny olje. Ikke lag maten min med olje, panner eller kniver som brukes til andres mat.

A sample card, as shown in Norway

What the card says, in Norwegian and English

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

The phrases of the SafeMeal card in Norwegian
Used forNorwegianEnglish
Severe allergyJeg er svært allergisk mot disse matvarene.I am severely allergic to these foods.
Intolerance, religion, strict dietJeg spiser ikke disse matvarene.I do not eat these foods.
PreferenceVennligst lag maten min uten disse matvarene.Please prepare my meal without these foods.
Why it mattersSelv en ørliten mengde kan være livstruende.Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening.
Kitchen precautionsVennligst bruk en ren panne, rene redskaper og ny olje. Ikke lag maten min med olje, panner eller kniver som brukes til andres mat.Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives.
Oils, broths and saucesDette inkluderer oljer, buljong og sauser laget av disse ingrediensene.This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients.
When in doubtSpør kokken hvis du er usikker.If you are not sure, please ask the chef.
ThanksTakk for hjelpen!Thank you for your help!

Where foods hide in Norway

The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Norway, SafeMeal lists 26 local dishes and products under the 21 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.

  • WheatHvete

    • GravySaus av stekesjy
    • PâtéLeverpostei
    • Lompe
    • Fish gratinFiskegrateng
    • Crispy fried onionsSprøstekt løk
  • MilkMelk

    • MeatballsKjøttkaker / kjøttboller
    • PâtéLeverpostei
    • FishcakesFiskekaker
    • Fish ballsFiskeboller
    • Fish soupFiskesuppe
    • Finnbiff
  • EggHønseegg

    • Fish gratinFiskegrateng
    • RemouladeRemulade
    • Suksessterte
  • PorkSvinekjøtt

    • PâtéLeverpostei
    • Cured sausagesSpekepølse

Make your card before you go to Norway.

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 Norway

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

On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “Jeg er svært allergisk mot disse matvarene.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Norwegian, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.

Which dishes in Norway often contain wheat?

For Norway, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Gravy, Pâté, Lompe, Fish gratin, Crispy fried onions. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.

Which dishes in Norway often contain milk?

For Norway, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Meatballs, Pâté, Fishcakes, Fish balls, Fish soup, Finnbiff. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.

Which language is the allergy card in for Norway?

In Norway the card is shown in Norwegian, 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.