Savor Cyprus Safely: Navigating G6PD Deficiency with Confidence

For travelers with G6PD deficiency, Cyprus’s vibrant food scene can feel like a minefield of hidden risks. Fava beans, a staple in traditional meze, or tahini enriched with broad beans pose serious threats, along with lesser-known triggers like lupini beans or artificial coloring in desserts. Even language barriers complicate ingredient verification. But dining anxiety doesn’t have to spoil your Cypriot adventure.

Your Culinary Shield: The mm food App

The mm food app transforms how you experience Cypriot cuisine. Simply snap a photo of any menu, and our AI instantly translates it to your language while cross-referencing dishes against your G6PD dietary profile. Whether you’ve pre-set common triggers (like legumes or sulfites) or added custom restrictions, our technology:

• Flags unsafe dishes by analyzing ingredients in context (e.g., "fava" dip vs. safe yellow split peas).
• Highlights risk-free alternatives, such as grilled halloumi, souvlaki (without risky marinades), or kolokithopita (zucchini pie).
• Provides instant ingredient clarifications for ambiguous terms like "horta" (wild greens) to confirm safety.

Pro Tips for G6PD-Safe Dining in Cyprus

1. Double-check dips: Avoid mashed fava or melitzanosalata if unsure of bean content.
2. Scrutinize stews: Trahanas or hearty meat dishes may contain hidden legumes.
3. Opt for simply grilled meats/fish, olive-oil-based salads, and fruit-based desserts.
4. Use mm food’s custom alerts for additives (quinine in drinks, artificial blue/green coloring).

Empower your taste buds without compromise. With mm food, indulge in Cyprus’s legendary hospitality and flavors—safely and stress-free.