Afrikaans Food Allergy
Phrases & Allergen Words
Afrikaans for "I have a serious food allergy. Please make sure my food does NOT contain the following ingredients." is printed on AllergyPass's own bilingual allergy card as Ek het 'n ernstige kosallergie. Maak asseblief seker dat my kos nie die volgende bestanddele bevat nie.. This page has that exact phrase, 71 allergen names in Afrikaans script, and real food-risk notes for South Africa.
How do you say "I have a food allergy" in Afrikaans?
These are the exact five lines AllergyPass prints on a Afrikaans allergy card — not dictionary translations, but the same strings the card builder uses, each paired with its English meaning.
Card heading
Kos-allergiekaart
Food Allergy Card
Main allergy statement
Ek het 'n ernstige kosallergie. Maak asseblief seker dat my kos nie die volgende bestanddele bevat nie.
I have a serious food allergy. Please make sure my food does NOT contain the following ingredients.
Severity warning
Selfs 'n klein hoeveelheid kan 'n ernstige allergiese reaksie veroorsaak.
Even small amounts may cause a severe allergic reaction.
Cross-contact request
Vermy asseblief kruiskontak. Moenie gedeelde olie, braaipan, rooster, gereedskap, snyplank, souse, sop, of kookoppervlaktes gebruik nie.
Please avoid cross-contact. Do not use shared oil, fryers, grills, utensils, cutting boards, sauces, broths, or cooking surfaces.
EpiPen notice
Ek dra 'n epinefrien outo-inspuiter (EpiPen) by my.
I carry an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen).
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Build My Afrikaans CardEvery allergen name in Afrikaans
71 of AllergyPass's 71 tracked allergens and dietary restrictions currently have a Afrikaans translation; any not yet translated fall back to English on the card until they are.
| English | Afrikaans |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | Grondboontjies |
| Tree Nuts | Boomneute |
| Milk / Dairy | Suiwelprodukte |
| Eggs | Eiers |
| Gluten | Gluten |
| Soy | Sojaboon |
| Fish | Vis |
| Shellfish | Skulpvis |
| Sesame | Sesamsaad |
| Mustard | Mosterd |
| Celery | Seldery |
| Sulfites | Sulfiete |
| Lupin | Lupien |
| Celiac Disease | Seliakie (moet gluten heeltemal vermy, selfs klein hoeveelhede) |
| Crohn's Disease | Crohn se Siekte |
| IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) | PDS (Prikkelbare Derm Sindroom) |
| Histamine Intolerance | Histamien-onverdraagsaamheid |
| MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) | MCAS (Mas-sel-aktiveringsindroom) |
| Alpha-gal Syndrome | Alfa-gal Sindroom (allergie vir soogdiervleis) |
| Shrimp / Prawns | Garnale |
| Crab | Krap |
| Lobster | Kreef |
| Mollusks | Weekdiere |
| Almond | Amandel |
| Cashew | Cashewneut |
| Walnut | Okkerneut |
| Pistachio | Pistache |
| Hazelnut | Haselneut |
| Pine Nuts | Denneneute |
| Wheat | Koring |
| Oats | Hawer |
| Rye | Rog |
| Barley | Gars |
| Buckwheat | Boekweit |
| Corn | Mielies |
| Coconut | Klapper (Kokosneut) |
| Banana | Piesang |
| Avocado | Avokado |
| Kiwi | Kiwi |
| Pears | Peer |
| Garlic | Knoffel |
| Onion | Ui |
| Caffeine | Kafeïen |
| Legumes | Peulgewasse |
| Chickpea | Kekererwt |
| Lentil | Lensies |
| Pea Protein | Ertjieproteïen |
| MSG | MSG (Mono-natriumglutamaat) |
| Artificial Colors | Kunsmatige Kleursels |
| Preservatives | Preserveermiddels |
| Cilantro / Coriander | Koljander |
| Cinnamon | Kaneel |
| Spicy Food | Pittige Kos |
| Sunflower Seeds | Sonneblomsaad |
| Lactose Intolerance | Laktose-onverdraagsaamheid |
| Fructose Intolerance | Fruktose-onverdraagsaamheid |
| Vegetarian | Vegetariese Dieet |
| Vegan | Veganistiese Dieet |
| Pescatarian | Pescatariër (geen vleis nie, maar wel vis) |
| Low FODMAP | Lae-FODMAP Dieet |
| Halal | Halaal |
| Kosher | Koosjer |
| Jain Vegetarian | Jain Vegetariese Dieet |
| Hindu Vegetarian (No Beef) | Hindoe Vegetariese Dieet (geen beesvleis nie) |
| Buddhist Vegetarian | Boeddhistiese Vegetariese Dieet (geen knoffel of ui nie) |
| No Pork | Geen Vark Nie |
| No Beef | Geen Beesvleis Nie |
| No Chicken | Geen Hoender Nie |
| Gelatin | Gelatien |
| No Alcohol | Geen Alkohol Nie |
| Alcohol | Alkohol |
Where is Afrikaans used for food safety?
Afrikaans is the primary language on the AllergyPass card for South Africa. Below is the destination-specific risk context AllergyPass builds into the card for each one.
🇿🇦 South Africa
Braai (barbecue) culture means pork, beef, and mixed meats dominate. Peanuts appear in game stews and Cape Malay curries. Dairy and gluten are present across most traditional and modern cooking. Allergen awareness in restaurants is improving in urban areas.
| Allergen | Afrikaans term | Travel risk |
|---|---|---|
| No Pork | Geen Vark Nie | High |
| Peanuts | Grondboontjies | High |
| Milk / Dairy | Suiwelprodukte | High |
| Gluten | Gluten | High |
Frequently asked questions
What does the AllergyPass card look like in Afrikaans?
It opens with the heading "Kos-allergiekaart", states the allergy in the sentence above, and lists every flagged allergen in the table on this page — each with its Afrikaans term next to the English name so kitchen staff can read it directly.
How many allergens can I flag in Afrikaans?
71 of AllergyPass's 71 tracked allergens and dietary restrictions currently have a Afrikaans translation; any not yet translated fall back to English on the card until they are.