Allergy card for Türkiye (Turkey), in Turkish
In Turkey, SafeMeal shows your card in Turkish, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 51 local dishes where your foods often hide.
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TürkçeMMayaŞİDDETLİ ALERJİ
I am severely allergic to these foods.
Add a food to see your card.
Lütfen temiz bir tava, temiz mutfak gereçleri ve taze yağ kullanın. Yemeğimi ortak kullanılan yağ, tava veya bıçaklarla pişirmeyin.
What the card says, in Turkish and English
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in Turkey, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.
| Used for | Turkish | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | Bu yiyeceklere karşı şiddetli alerjim var. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | Bu yiyecekleri yemiyorum. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Lütfen yemeğimi bu yiyecekler olmadan hazırlayın. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Çok küçük bir miktar bile hayati tehlike yaratabilir. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Lütfen temiz bir tava, temiz mutfak gereçleri ve taze yağ kullanın. Yemeğimi ortak kullanılan yağ, tava veya bıçaklarla pişirmeyin. | 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 | Buna, bu malzemelerden yapılan yağlar, et, balık veya sebze suları ve soslar da dahildir. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | Emin değilseniz, lütfen aşçıya sorun. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Yardımınız için teşekkürler! | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Turkey
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Turkey, SafeMeal lists 51 local dishes and products under the 44 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.
WheatBuğday- MeatballsKöfte
- Çiğ köfte
- Kısır
- Tarhana soupTarhana çorbası
MilkSüt- Rice pilafPirinç pilavı
- Börek
- Poğaça
- Baklava
- Yogurt soupYayla çorbası
EggYumurta- Börek
- Poğaça
- NougatNuga
- Mantı
- Terbiyeli soupsTerbiyeli çorbalar (yayla, düğün çorbası)
BeefSığır eti- Döner kebabEt döner
- MeatballsKöfte
- Sucuk
- Mantı
- White bean stewKuru fasulye yemeği
Make your card before you go to Turkey.
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 Turkey
How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Turkish?
On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “Bu yiyeceklere karşı şiddetli alerjim var.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Turkish, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.
Which dishes in Turkey often contain wheat?
For Turkey, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Meatballs, Çiğ köfte, Kısır, Tarhana soup. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Turkey often contain milk?
For Turkey, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Rice pilaf, Börek, Poğaça, Baklava, Yogurt soup. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Turkey?
In Turkey the card is shown in Turkish, 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.