Thirsty in Turkey? Your Low-Oxalate Beverage Guide

Navigating Turkish drinks with an oxalate restriction can be challenging. High-oxalate drinks may aggravate kidney issues, but Turkey’s vibrant beverage scene offers delicious low-oxalate options. With mm food’s AI-powered menu scanner—which translates and flags ingredients based on your dietary profile—you can sip safely. Here’s a guide to Turkish beverages for your dietary needs.

Oxalate-Safe Turkish Drinks

• Water & Mineral Water: Zéro oxalate. Always safe and abundantly served as “maden suyu” (mineral water) or “su” (water).
• Black Çay (Black Tea): Surprisingly low-oxalate, famously served in tulip glasses. Consume moderately.
• Ayran: This savory yogurt drink is naturally low-oxalate. Pair it with kebabs worry-free.
• Limonata (Fresh Lemonade): Homemade versions with lemon and sugar are low-oxalate. Skip additions like berries.
• Ihlamur (Linden Flower Tea): Herbal favorite with negligible oxalates—ideal for cozy sips.
• Apple Tea: Most apple-based teas avoid high-oxalate fruits. Verify via mm food’s menu scan first.

Beverages to Limit or Avoid

• Boza: Fermented grain drink—oxalate levels vary dangerously. Use mm food’s allergen checker.
• Şalgam Suyu: Turnip-based; often high in oxalates due to vegetable content.
• Nettle Tea: A traditional remedy that’s extremely oxalate-rich.
• Fig or Berry Juices: High-oxalate fruits put these off-limits. Includes fruit-blended cocktails.
• Instant Cocoa Drinks: Chocolate ingredients spike oxalate. Double-check “sıcak çikolata” menus.

Smart Sips with mm food

• Custom Alerts: Set your oxalate restriction level under “Diet Profile.” Scan any menu to grey-out unsafe beverages instantly.
• Translation Power: App converts Turkish drink names + descriptions into your language—no guesswork.
• Scan Warnings: If sugar syrups, berries, or nuts appear in a drink’s ingredients, mm food highlights the risk.

Thirsty minds relax: Turkey’s cafés and meyhanes needn’t feel restrictive. Whip out mm food, validate your choices, and savor Turkish hospitality safely. Afiyet olsun!