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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.
Food Allergy Awareness & Medical Assistance
in Turkey
Vegetarian
Food in Turkey
Turkish
Food
Handicapped Travelers in Turkey
Travel
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