Navigating Pea Protein Allergies at Vegan Restaurants Worldwide

Vegan restaurants are celebrated for plant-powered innovation, but for travelers with pea protein allergies, they pose unique risks. Pea protein – found in meat substitutes, dairy alternatives, and protein-packed bowls – is increasingly common yet rarely highlighted as an allergen. Language barriers abroad make ingredient detection even harder.

The Hidden Challenge Many assume vegan venues are inherently "safe," but pea-derived ingredients hide under names like textured vegetable protein (TVP), hydrolyzed plant protein, or simply "vegan protein." Cross-contamination during cooking adds another layer of risk, turning global dining into an exhausting puzzle.

How mm food App Safeguards Your Experience

1. Instant Menu Translation Scan or upload any international menu. Our AI translates descriptions to your native language, clarifying terms like "lupin protein" (often pea-based) in Berlin or "doubanjiang" (sometimes pea-containing) in Tokyo.
2. Smart Allergy Filtering Set "pea protein" as an allergen in your profile. The app instantly analyzes dishes, flagging items with pea derivatives and highlighting safe alternatives like tofu tempeh or whole-food bowls.
3. Global Database Insights Our AI cross-references regional vegan recipes to identify less obvious risks – checking broths, sauces, and even plant-based cheeses where pea isolates might lurk.

Pro Tips for Dining Confidence

• Always double-check with staff about fryer/shared equipment use
• Prioritize whole-food dishes (e.g., Buddha bowls) over processed faux meats
• Use mm food’s "Ask Chef" notepad feature to generate translated allergy questions

With real-time translation and allergen intelligence, mm food empowers you to savor global vegan flavors without compromising safety. Your culinary adventures just got safer, smarter, and stress-free.