G6PD Deficiency Safety Guide to Filipino Desserts

For individuals with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, navigating dessert menus in Filipino cuisine requires careful attention. Many traditional Filipino sweets contain hidden ingredients that may trigger hemolysis. Being cautious isn't just advisable – it's essential for your health.

The Hidden Risks in Filipino Sweets

Common dessert ingredients like mung beans (monggo), red beans, fava bean paste, or artificial food colorings can pose serious risks. Problematic treats include:

• Halo-halo: Often contains red kidney beans and sugar-coated fava beans
• Sapin-sapin: May use artificial food colorings (especially blues and violets)
• Bibingka: Sometimes includes salted beans or margarine with soy derivatives
• Taho: Features cooked mung beans in syrup

Even seemingly safe options may contain high-risk additives like menthol, artificial sweeteners, or soy derivatives in commercial preparations.

Your Safety Strategy with mm food

Our technology transforms dessert safety for G6PD management:

1. Instant Translation: Decode Filipino dessert names and ingredient lists in any restaurant
2. Ingredient Analysis: Our AI cross-references each component against clinically recognized G6PD triggers
3. Personalized Alerts: Get instant warnings about beans, specific colorings, or soy derivatives
4. Custom Restrictions: Add your unique triggers beyond our extensive database

Safe Indulgence Made Simple

Enjoy Filipino sweets confidently with these tips:

• Prioritize coconut-based treats (buko pandan, macapuno candy)
• Opt for banana-based desserts (turon, maruya) without dipping sauces
• When in doubt, use mm food's "Scan Menu" feature before ordering

The app provides real-time filtering in restaurants—simply enter your dietary profile and point your camera at the menu to see safe options highlighted instantly. While we provide advanced screening, always consult your physician as recipes vary.

Protect your health without missing out on the joys of Filipino dessert culture. With mm food, every sweet moment stays safe.