Navigating Bali Menus with G6PD Deficiency: A Food Safety Guide

Traveling to Bali with G6PD deficiency? This paradise island offers incredible cuisine, but hidden ingredients like fava beans, artificial colorings, and soy products can trigger dangerous hemolytic reactions. Our guide – paired with the mm food app – makes dining safer and stress-free.

Why Bali Requires Extra Caution

• Common triggers: Local dishes often contain soy sauce (potential fava bean derivatives), food colorings (e.g., in rice cakes or drinks), and legumes like peanuts. Traditional snacks like tempeh (fermented soybean) or sauces like kecap manis pose risks.
• Language barriers: Menus rarely list detailed ingredients in English, making manual checks difficult.
• Hidden additives: Street food and sauces may include banned artificial colors (quinine, methylene blue).

Safe Bali Dining Strategies

Use the mm food App to:

1. Translate menus instantly Scan Balinese menus to detect hidden triggers like kacang (beans) or pewarna buatan (artificial coloring).
2. Customize your restrictions Pre-set G6PD unsafe items; AI flags risky dishes like Nasi Goreng (often with soy sauce) or Burbur Injin (black sticky rice dyed with potentially unsafe coloring).
3. Discover safe alternatives Get AI-approved recommendations: grilled seafood like Ikan Bakar, plain rice dishes (Nasi Putih), or roasted pork Babi Guling (ensure minimal sauces).

Pro Tips for Bali Travelers

• Communicate clearly: Use the app’s phrasebook to say, "Saya alergi kacang dan pewarna makanan" (I’m allergic to beans and food dyes).
• Avoid high-risk foods: Steer clear of:
  • Tempeh/Tahu (soy products)
  • Sauces: kecap, teriyaki, or soy-based dressings
  • Blue/purple colored drinks or desserts
• Emergency prep: Carry translated allergy cards and know nearby clinics like BIMC Hospital.

mm food transforms your Bali trip: Breathe easy knowing AI scans each menu item for your restrictions. Enjoy safer satays, tropical fruits, and coconut-based dishes without second-guessing ingredients. Download, customize your G6PD profile, and savor Bali’s flavors confidently!