Navigating Armenian Cuisine Safely with G6PD Deficiency

Armenian cuisine is a vibrant blend of fresh herbs, grilled meats, and aromatic spices. However, for individuals with G6PD deficiency, certain ingredients can pose health risks. Dishes like fassoulia (bean stew) or foods containing fava beans may trigger hemolytic anemia, while ingredients like sulfites in preserved foods or specific herbs could also be problematic.

With the MM Food app, diners can confidently explore Armenian menus. Here’s how it works:

1. Set Dietary Restrictions: Select G6PD deficiency from pre-defined filters or add custom triggers (e.g., fava beans, specific legumes).
2. Translate & Analyze Menus: Upload or scan a menu in Armenian—our AI translates it to your language and cross-references ingredients against your restrictions.
3. Receive Safe Recommendations: The app highlights dishes like khorovats (grilled meat skewers) or dolma (grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs) that align with your dietary needs, flagging unsafe items automatically.

Pro Tips for Armenian Dining

• Verify marinades and spice mixes, which may contain hidden triggers.
• Use MM Food’s ingredient breakdown feature to check traditional snacks like basturma (cured meat) for sulfites.
• Share your dietary profile with restaurants via the app for safer meal customization.

With MM Food, savor Armenia’s rich flavors without compromising your health!