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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. Or a mushroom.
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. Read
this about 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.
If you have a food allergy, send
me a message so that I can help
you and other travelers avoid problems. 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.
Corn (maize, mısır in Turkish)
is not a big part of the Turkish diet,
but it is used, and you should be on
the lookout for it. More...
Eggs (yumurta) 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...
Seafood is among the glories
of Turkish cuisine,
but it should not be difficult to enjoy
wonderful Turkish food while avoiding
fish (balık) and seafood (deniz
ürünleri).
More...
If you have this inherited this enzyme
deficiency, you must not eat Fava beans
(broad beans). More...
Wheat is a popular ingredient in the
Turkish diet, but there are many gluten-free
foods and treats. More...
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...
Dairy products play an important part
in the Turkish diet, but Turkey is
not a "dairy country" like
Denmark or Holland. More...
Mushrooms (mantar) are not
widely used, but you will encounter
them, so you must be careful. More...
Mustard (hardal) is used in Turkey, but
it's not common. You should be able
to avoid it easily, and enjoy Turkish
cuisine. More...
Many Turkish recipes begin "Chop six
large onions...," but you can
still dine well and healthily on your
trip to Turkey. More...
Turkey produces lots of citrus fruit,
but oranges are used mostly for juice,
fresh fruit and garnishes. More...
If your allergy is to some
other food,
please contact
me, give me details,
and I'll offer whatever help I can.
There is a danger, but for most travelers
it is small and manageable. More...
Turkey raises a lot of sunflowers,
mostly for snacks and cooking oil. More...
Food Allergy Awareness & Medical Assistance
in Turkey
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Food in Turkey
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