Navigating Histamine Control: Safely Enjoying Korean Banchan with AI Technology

Korean banchan, the array of small side dishes served with meals, is a cornerstone of Korean cuisine. However, for individuals managing histamine intolerance, navigating these flavorful dishes can be challenging. Fermented ingredients like kimchi, soy sauce, and doenjang (soybean paste) often contain high histamine levels, which can trigger adverse reactions. This is where mm food transforms your dining experience.

With mm food, you can instantly translate Korean menu items to your native language and use our AI-powered dietary scanner to identify histamine risks in banchan. Simply input your dietary restrictions—whether pre-set for histamine control or custom—and the app cross-references each dish's ingredients. Our AI flags high-histamine components like aged or fermented items, seafood-based sauces, or preserved vegetables, then suggests safer alternatives such as fresh namul (seasoned vegetables) or non-fermented salads.

For example, while kimchi is typically high in histamine due to fermentation, mm food might recommend alternatives like geotjeori (fresh kimchi) or lightly seasoned spinach. The app even provides substitution requests in Korean to share with restaurant staff. By combining real-time translation with histamine-aware filtering, mm food empowers diners to enjoy Korea’s vibrant food culture safely.