Safely Savoring Turkish Delights with a Sesame Allergy

Turkish cuisine captivates food lovers with its rich flavors, but sesame seeds and oil are ubiquitous in dishes from simit (sesame-crusted bread) to tahini-based sauces. For those with sesame allergies, dining out can feel risky. The mm food app transforms this experience by combining AI-powered menu translation and allergen analysis to ensure safe, stress-free meals.

Hidden Sesame Hotspots in Turkish Menus

Common sesame-containing dishes include:

• Simit (circular bread coated in sesame seeds)
• Tahinli Piyaz (white bean salad with tahini)
• Halva (sweet confection made with tahini)
• Lahmacun (thin dough sometimes brushed with sesame oil)

How mm food Protects Your Plate

1. Real-Time Menu Translation: Instantly convert Turkish menu items into your native language, clarifying ingredient lists and preparation methods.
2. Allergy Filter: Set 'sesame' as a dietary restriction to receive automatic warnings about dishes containing sesame seeds, oil, or tahini.
3. Customizable Alerts: Flag less obvious risks like cross-contamination warnings or sesame-derived ingredients (e.g., gingelly oil).

Pro Tips for Dining in Turkey

• Use mm food's phrase translator: Show waitstaff "Susam içermeyen yemekler var mı?" (Do you have dishes without sesame?)
• Favor grilled meats like şiş kebap and vegetable stews (avoid tahini-based sauces)
• Download offline menus through the app for remote areas

With mm food's dual translation and allergen detection, you can confidently explore Turkey's culinary treasures – from İskender kebap to baklava (check for sesame-free versions!) – while keeping your allergy safety a top priority.