Travelling with a Lupin Allergy
Fortunately, lupin is rarely used in traditional Balinese or Indonesian cuisine. You're more likely to find lupin beans, seeds, and flour in Mediterranean and European dishes. However, in the evolving culinary landscape of Bali, it's possible that lupin might be incorporated into some modern or international dishes offered in restaurants across the island.
Be careful to watch out for the following foods when eating in Bali:
Lupin is typically found in the following: Crepes, deep-coated or fried vegetables such as onion rings, pancakes, pastry cases, pies, pizzas, products containing crumb, vegetarian meat substitutes, waffles
Warning: Foods mentioned are examples only and does not represent a comprehensive list. Always check allergens in food.
See where to eat safely with a Lupin Allergy:
Ingredients as written in English: Lupine, Lupin bean, Lupin flour, Lupin seed
Translated into Indonesian: Lupin, Kacang Lupin, Tepung Lupin, Biji Lupin
Find food in Bali which does not contain Lupin:
*Lists of ingredients extracted from Erudus.
Communicating your Lupin allergy
Here are some useful phrases to help you to communicate your Lupin allergy to hospitality staff in Bali:
I have a severe allergy to Lupin and all foods containing Lupin.
"Saya memiliki alergi parah terhadap Kacang Lupin dan semua makanan yang mengandung Kacang Lupin."
I must avoid eating Lupin to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction.
"Saya harus menghindari makan Kacang Lupin untuk mencegah reaksi alergi yang mengancam jiwa."
Please make sure that my meal does not contain any Lupin.
"Harap pastikan bahwa makanan saya tidak mengandung Kacang Lupin."
Proven to successfully convey your Lupin allergies in Bali
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