Travelling with a Molluscs Allergy
Molluscs are not as commonly consumed in Indonesian or Balinese cuisine compared to other types of seafood like fish, shrimp, and crab. However, one of the most common ingredients for cooking in Indonesia is Oyster Sauce, known locally as “Saus Tiram”. You would certainly need to keep an eye out for it as it often makes its way into unsuspecting foodstuffs. Read on to find out what other foods to avoid with an allergy to molluscs…
Be careful to watch out for the following foods when eating in Bali:
Indonesian Cooking: Cap Cay (A Chinese-inspired stir-fry dish), Indonesian Spring roll (Lumpia), Stir-fried water spinach (Tumis Kangkung), Indonesian Snail (Tutut). May contain: Fried noodles (Mie Goreng), Fried rice (Nasi Goreng)
Ingredients found in other types of cuisines: Calamari, ethnic or international food, L’escargot, mussel dishes, scallops, soups, sauces, stews
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 Molluscs Allergy:
Ingredients as written in English: Abalone, Clams and cockles, Mussels, Mussels, Octopus, Oysters, Scallops, Snails, Squid
Translated into Indonesian: Abalon, Kerang dan Kerang, Kerang, Kerang, Gurita, Tiram, Kerang, Siput, Cumi-cumi
Find food in Bali which does not contain Molluscs:
*Lists of ingredients extracted from Erudus.
Communicating your Molluscs allergy
Here are some useful phrases to help you to communicate your Molluscs allergy to hospitality staff in Bali:
I have a severe allergy to Molluscs and all foods containing Molluscs.
"Saya memiliki alergi parah terhadap Mollusca dan semua makanan yang mengandung Mollusca."
I must avoid eating Molluscs to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction.
"Saya harus menghindari makan Mollusca untuk mencegah reaksi alergi yang mengancam jiwa."
Please make sure that my meal does not contain any Molluscs.
"Harap pastikan bahwa makanan saya tidak mengandung Mollusca."
Proven to successfully convey your Molluscs allergies in Bali
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