Savory and Safe: Navigating French Creperies with a Buckwheat Allergy

Dining at a French creperie is a delight for food lovers—unless you have a buckwheat allergy. Traditional Breton galettes (savory crepes) are often made with sarrasin (buckwheat flour), posing risks for those with allergies. But with the mm food app, savoring French cuisine becomes stress-free and safe.

Why Buckwheat in Creperies?

Buckwheat, known as blé noir in France, is a staple in many crepe batters. While gluten-free, it’s a common allergen, and cross-contact with other ingredients can occur. Traditional menus may not clearly label allergens, especially in non-native languages, making navigation challenging.

How the mm food App Helps

1. Real-Time Menu Translation Scan or upload the menu, and the app instantly translates it to your preferred language. No more guessing what sarrasin or farine de blé noir means!
2. Allergy-Specific Filtering Select ‘buckwheat allergy’ from dietary preferences. The app’s AI cross-checks each dish, highlighting safe options and flagging potential risks, including hidden ingredients or cross-contamination warnings.
3. Customizable Alerts Add specific allergens (e.g., dairy, nuts) to refine suggestions further. The app even learns regional terms for buckwheat to ensure accuracy.

Tips for a Safe Creperie Experience

• Ask About Batter: Use the app’s phrasebook feature to ask, "Est-ce que la pâte contient du sarrasin?" (Does the batter contain buckwheat?).
• Verify Fillings: Some savory fillings, like andouille (sausage), may include buckwheat as a binder.
• Opt for Sweet Crepes: While galettes use buckwheat, dessert crepes (crêpes sucrées) often rely on wheat flour—confirm using the app.

With mm food, relish the charm of French creperies without compromising safety. Bon appétit!