Navigating Korean Cuisine with G6PD Deficiency: Your Market Survival Guide

For travelers and residents with G6PD deficiency, exploring South Korea’s vibrant food scene can feel daunting. Common ingredients like fava beans (not prevalent but caution needed), soy-based products, and certain artificial colorings found in sauces and desserts can trigger hemolytic anemia. Korean markets overflow with potential pitfalls – from sundae (blood sausage) to dishes featuring natto or hidden legume pastes in stews.

The mm food app transforms dining confidence:

1. Real-Time Menu Translation Instantly scan menus to identify red-flag ingredients like "콩" (beans), "팥" (red beans), or artificial additives in their native context.
2. Personalized Dish Safety Checks Enter your G6PD restrictions (e.g., broad beans, sulfites, specific legumes) and AI cross-references dishes. Get instant alerts like:

⚠️ "Favas confirmed in this bibimbap sauce" ✅ "Galbi (marinated ribs) – safe based on your profile"

1. Market & Street Food Safeguards Scan packaged goods labels at markets or query street vendors' offerings. The app flags high-risk items such as:
   • Red bean-filled pastries (호떡)
   • Soy-heavy soups (된장찌개)
   • Tteokbokki with artificial coloring

Pro Tips for Safe Eating in Korea:

• Prioritize grilled meats (samgyeopsal) and seafood-based dishes like haemul pajeon.
• Carry mm food’s digital "safe card" explaining restrictions in Korean.
• When in doubt, stick to fresh produce at markets verified by the app’s ingredient analyzer.

Embrace kimchi and adventure without fear – mm food’s AI ensures every bite aligns with your health needs. Download today and savor Korea’s flavors safely.