Navigating Filipino Cuisine Safely with G6PD Deficiency

Understanding G6PD and Dietary Triggers

G6PD deficiency is a genetic condition where consuming certain foods or substances—like fava beans, soy products, artificial food coloring, and specific legumes—can trigger hemolysis. In Filipino cuisine, common dishes incorporate ingredients like mung beans (monggo), soy-based sauces (toyo), and annatto (atsuete), which may pose risks. Learning to identify these hidden triggers is essential for your health.

Risky Filipino Ingredients and Dishes

Key ingredients to approach cautiously include:

• Legumes: Mung beans in monggo guisado and ginisang monggo
• Soy Products: Soy sauce in adobo, pancit, or dipping sauces
• Artificial Colorings: Red/orange dyes in snacks like chicharon or processed foods
• Certain Preservatives: Sodium nitrite in cured meats like tocino

Always verify ingredients in stews, soups, and mixed dishes where these items may be less obvious.

How the mm food App Protects You

The mm food app transforms dining safety with two key features:

1. Instant Menu Translation: Snap a photo of any Filipino menu to translate ingredients into your native language.
2. AI-Powered Safety Scan: Set your G6PD restrictions (e.g., "no legumes" or "no artificial coloring"). Our AI scans menu items and highlights safe options like grilled inihaw na baboy (pork skewers) or steamed sinigang na isda (without soy), while flagging unsafe dishes.

G6PD-Friendly Filipino Food Guide

Enjoy these typically safer choices (double-check via app):

• Grilled Meats: Inihaw na manok (chicken barbecue)
• Seafood Dishes: Sinigang na hipon (shrimp sour soup, tamarind-based)
• Rice-Based Meals: Plain sinangag (garlic rice) with fried eggs
• Fruits: Fresh mango, banana, or pineapple desserts like banana cue Customize your app profile to include personal sensitivities for precise results.

Pro Tips for Worry-Free Dining

• Update your mm food dietary restrictions list before dining out.
• Use the app’s "Ask Kitchen" feature to request custom modifications.
• Share your generated "Safety Report" with restaurant staff for clarity.
• Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.

Empower your culinary adventures—download mm food today to savor Filipino flavors confidently!