Savor Albania Safely: A Celiac Guide to Traditional Dining

Exploring Albanian cuisine brims with Mediterranean flavors—grilled meats, fresh seafood, and vibrant salads—but for those with celiac disease, hidden gluten risks lurk in sauces, breads, and fried coatings. With mm food, navigating menus becomes stress-free. Our AI instantly translates Albanian dishes and flags gluten-containing ingredients, empowering you to dine confidently.

Albanian cuisine features naturally gluten-free staples:

• Grilled Specialties: Tavë kosi (baked lamb/yogurt, ensure no flour thickeners), veal or seafood on the grill.
• Fresh Salads: Shopska salad (tomato, cucumber, cheese) or perime në zgare (grilled vegetables).
• Legume Dishes: Jani me fasule (white bean soup) or fërgesë (peppers-tomato stew, confirm cheese is processed safely).
• Fruits & Dairy: Artisan cheeses like gjizë, plus fresh figs and olives.

Common Gluten Traps:

• Breads (bukë, pite)
• Fried items like qofte (meatballs) with fillers
• Béchamel in baked dishes
• Sauces thickened with flour

Pro Tips:

1. Learn key phrases: "Unë nuk ha gluten" (I don’t eat gluten).
2. Skip shared fryers for fried potatoes (pomfrit).
3. Verify desserts—baklava and kadaif contain phyllo.

How mm food Works:

1. Set "gluten-free" in dietary preferences.
2. Scan or upload an Albanian menu photo—our AI translates and analyzes each dish.
3. Get instant flags: ✅ safe options (e.g., grilled octopus), ❌ risky dishes (fried cheese with breadcrumbs).

Dare to try tave dheu (clay-pot meat)? Verify it with mm food first. Albania’s rich flavors await—without the gluten worry.