Allergy card for Tunisia, in Arabic
In Tunisia, SafeMeal shows your card in Arabic, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 20 local dishes where your foods often hide.
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العربيةMMayaحساسية شديدة
I am severely allergic to these foods.
Add a food to see your card.
يرجى استخدام مقلاة نظيفة وأدوات نظيفة وزيت جديد. لا تطبخ طعامي باستخدام زيت أو مقالي أو سكاكين مشتركة.
What the card says, in Arabic and English
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in Tunisia, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.
Arabicالعربية
| Used for | Arabic | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | أعاني من حساسية شديدة من هذه الأطعمة. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | أنا لا آكل هذه الأطعمة. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | الرجاء تحضير وجبتي بدون هذه الأطعمة. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | حتى الكمية الصغيرة جداً قد تهدد حياتي. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | يرجى استخدام مقلاة نظيفة وأدوات نظيفة وزيت جديد. لا تطبخ طعامي باستخدام زيت أو مقالي أو سكاكين مشتركة. | 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 | هذا يشمل الزيوت، والمرق، والصلصات المصنوعة من هذه المكونات. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | إذا لم تكن متأكداً، الرجاء سؤال الشيف. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | شكراً لمساعدتك! | Thank you for your help! |
FrenchFrançais
| Used for | French | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | Je suis gravement allergique à ces aliments. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | Je ne mange pas ces aliments. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Veuillez préparer mon repas sans ces aliments. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Même une infime quantité peut être mortelle. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Veuillez utiliser une poêle propre, des ustensiles propres et de l'huile neuve. Ne préparez pas mon plat avec de l'huile, des poêles ou des couteaux ayant servi pour d'autres plats. | 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 | Cela inclut les huiles, bouillons et sauces à base de ces ingrédients. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | En cas de doute, veuillez demander au chef. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Merci pour votre aide ! | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Tunisia
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Tunisia, SafeMeal lists 20 local dishes and products under the 29 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.
Wheatقمح- Lablabiلبلابي
- Chorbaشربة
Eggبيض دجاج- Brikبريك
- Tunisian sandwichساندويتش تونسي
- Tunisian fricasséفريكاسي تونسي
- Tunisian tajineطاجين تونسي
- Kaftejiكفتاجي
- Lablabiلبلابي
Chili pepperفلفل حار- Tunisian sandwichساندويتش تونسي
- Lablabiلبلابي
- Tunisian fricasséفريكاسي تونسي
- Couscousكسكس
- Mechouia saladسلاطة مشوية
- Ojjaعجة
- Kaftejiكفتاجي
Garlicثوم- Harissaهريسة (معجون الفلفل الحار)
- Lablabiلبلابي
- Mechouia saladسلاطة مشوية
- Ojjaعجة
- Chorbaشربة
- Merguezمركاز
Make your card before you go to Tunisia.
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 Tunisia
How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Arabic?
On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “أعاني من حساسية شديدة من هذه الأطعمة.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Arabic, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.
Which dishes in Tunisia often contain wheat?
For Tunisia, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Lablabi, Chorba. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Tunisia often contain egg?
For Tunisia, SafeMeal lists egg as often hidden in: Brik, Tunisian sandwich, Tunisian fricassé, Tunisian tajine, Kafteji, Lablabi. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Tunisia?
In Tunisia the card is shown in Arabic, with English under each food. You can switch it to French. 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.