Fries and Alpha-Gal Allergy: How to Enjoy Safe Dining with mm food

Navigating restaurant menus with an Alpha-Gal allergy can feel like a minefield, especially when craving something as seemingly simple as fries. While fries are typically plant-based, hidden animal-derived ingredients and cross-contamination risks can turn this snack into a hazard. Here’s how mm food helps you enjoy fries safely.

The Hidden Dangers in Fries

1. Cooking Oils: Many restaurants cook fries in beef tallow or shared fryers used for meat products, exposing you to alpha-gal.
2. Seasonings: Some spice blends or coatings contain meat-derived additives, like powdered broths or dairy.
3. Cross-Contamination: Even vegetarian-friendly fries may be fried in oil that previously cooked meat items.

How mm food Simplifies Safe Choices

1. Instant Menu Translation: Use the app to translate menus in real time, clarifying terms like "animal fat" or "natural flavors" in your native language.
2. Allergen Filtering: Input your Alpha-Gal allergy and let our AI scan ingredients, flagging unsafe items like beef tallow-fried fries or dairy-containing seasonings.
3. Custom Alerts: Set alerts for terms like "shared fryer" or "lard" to avoid accidental exposure.

Tips for Ordering with Confidence

• Ask staff about fryer practices using mm food’s pre-translated questions.
• Opt for restaurants that use dedicated plant-based fryers (highlighted in app suggestions).
• Check mm food’s ‘Safe Bites’ community reviews for verified allergy-friendly eateries.

With mm food, every crispy bite can be both delicious and worry-free. Download the app today to reclaim dining out on your terms.