Glycine Intolerance and the Hidden Challenge in Global Bone Broths

For those with glycine intolerance, dining out internationally presents a stealthy hurdle: bone broths. Found in beloved dishes worldwide, these nutrient-rich liquids concentrate glycine—an amino acid that can trigger digestive distress, inflammation, and neurological symptoms in sensitive individuals. While rich in collagen and minerals, bone-based stocks become problematic as slow-cooking breaks down collagen into glycine-heavy compounds.

Consider these global staples harboring hidden glycine:

• Tonkotsu (Japan): Pork bone broth simmered for hours, forming the creamy base of ramen.
• Pho (Vietnam): Beef or chicken bone broth infused with spices, served with rice noodles.
• Kkori Gomtang (Korea): Intense ox bone soup, often milky in appearance.
• Caldo de Hueso (Latin America): Rustic bone broth stewed with vegetables and herbs.
• Consommé (France): Clarified bone broth, elegantly refined yet glycine-dense.

Language barriers and ambiguous menu descriptions compound the risk. Dishes labeled "house broth" or "signature soup" rarely specify their bone-derived origin, leaving travelers guessing.

How MM Food Empowers Safe Dining

MM Food turns uncertainty into confidence:

1. Instant Translation: Scan or photograph any menu for real-time native-language translations.
2. AI-Powered Filtering: Set "Glycine Intolerance" as a dietary restriction—our AI cross-references dishes against ingredients known to contain glycine, flagging bone broths and collagen-rich items.
3. Safe Alternatives: Receive personalized recommendations like vegetable consommés, clear fish fumets, or dishes without slow-cooked animal bases. For sushi lovers, miso soup (fermented soybean-based) appears as a safer option versus dashi with bonito flakes.

Pro Tips:

• Always specify "no bone broth" using MM Food’s translation feature when ordering.
• Focus on vegetable-based entrées and grilled proteins without sauces (which often incorporate broth).

With MM Food, savor global flavors without compromising your well-being—one safe, informed bite at a time.