Navigating Portuguese Tascas on a Low-Purine Diet

Portuguese tascas offer an authentic taste of local cuisine, but for those managing gout or hyperuricemia, navigating purine-rich dishes can be daunting. With mm food, you can confidently savor Lisbon’s vibrant food culture while staying true to your low-purine needs.

Why Tascas Challenge Low-Purine Diners
Traditional tasca menus feature purine-heavy staples: sardines (sardinhas), anchovies (bochechas), shellfish (mariscos), and organ meats like liver (fígado). Even beloved bacalhau (salted cod) packs moderate purines. Without careful selection, a flavorful meal could trigger discomfort.

Your Digital Dining Companion
mm food transforms your tasca experience:

1. Set Your Profile: Select "low-purine" diet mode or customize restrictions (e.g., max 150mg purines/serving).
2. Scan and Translate: Snap a menu photo. AI instantly translates Portuguese dishes to your language and highlights purine risks.
3. Get Safe Recommendations: The app flags low-purine options and explains safer modifications.

Tasca Dishes to Favor or Avoid

Safe Picks High-Purine Dishes to Skip Grilled chicken (Frango assado) Sardines (Sardinhas assadas) Vegetable soup (Caldo verde) Anchovy stew (Bochechas de peixe) Cheese plate (Queijos) Seafood rice (Arroz de marisco) Egg-based dishes (Omeletes) Organ meat stews (Dobrada)

Smart Tips

• Request olive oil instead of butter-based sauces.
• Opt for side salads over purine-dense beans (feijão).
• Use the app’s "Ask Kitchen" feature to request steamed veggies instead of fried potatoes.

Embrace Culinary Confidence
With mm food, you’re not compromised—explore Portugal’s tascas freely. The app deciphers menus, empowers your choices, and ensures every bite honors your health. Taste tradition, minus the worry.