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Food allergies are a problem for many people, including some who travel to Turkey. In some cases allergies can be a dangerous—even fatal—problem.

Did you know that some people can die just from eating a peanut? One peanut! Or even a small part of one peanut.

My daughter tested positive for peanut allergy when she was a few years old, so I know the problem. The doctor said that if she were seriously allergic, even licking a peanut might send her into anaphylactic shock and kill her.

Although she now tests negative to this allergy and eats peanuts without incident, I will never forget those days of checking every single thing she ate for peanuts (they're in all sorts of things you'd never expect!)

So I have heartfelt sympathy for travelers with food allergies who go to Turkey. Here's more on awareness of food allergies in Turkey.

If you have food allergies, the pages described below may help you. I ask that you also help me to improve them. After you return from your trip, send me a message telling me about your experience so that I can improve these pages, and the safety and happiness of future travelers.

Milk & Dairy Allergy
Dairy products play an important part in the Turkish diet, but Turkey is not a "dairy country" like Denmark or Holland. More...

Peanut and Tree Nut Allergy
There is a danger, but for most travelers it is small and manageable. More...

Sunflower Allergy
Turkey raises a lot of sunflowers, mostly for snacks and cooking oil. More...

G6PD Deficiency (Favism)
If you have this inherited this enzyme deficiency, you must not eat Fava beans (broad beans). More...

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac Disease)
Wheat is a popular ingredient in the Turkish diet, but there are many gluten-free foods and treats. More...

Egg Allergy
Eggs are not uncommon in Turkish cooking, but they are not in everything. Most of the time you can see them, sometimes they are hidden. More...

Fish & Seafood Allergy
Seafood is among the glories of Turkish cuisine, but it should not be difficult to enjoy wonderful Turkish food while avoiding fish and seafood. More...

Lamb & Mutton Allergy
If you are allergic to lamb and mutton, you may have to take extreme caution while in Turkey. Lamb/mutton is the "national meat" and is used in all sorts of dishes. More...

Corn/Maize Allergy
Corn (maize) is not a big part of the Turkish diet, but it is used, and you should be on the lookout for it. More...

Mustard Allergy
Mustard (hardal) is used in Turkey, but it's not common. You should be able to avoid it easily, and enjoy Turkish cuisine. More...

Onion Allergy
Many Turkish recipes begin "Chop six large onions...," but you can still dine well and healthily on your trip to Turkey. More...

If your allergy is to some other food, please contact me, give me details, and I'll offer whatever help I can.


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