Swahili Food Allergy
Phrases & Allergen Words
Swahili 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 Nina mzio mkubwa wa chakula. Tafadhali hakikisha chakula changu HAKINA viungo vifuatavyo.. This page has that exact phrase, 71 allergen names in Swahili script, and real food-risk notes for Kenya.
How do you say "I have a food allergy" in Swahili?
These are the exact five lines AllergyPass prints on a Swahili allergy card — not dictionary translations, but the same strings the card builder uses, each paired with its English meaning.
Card heading
Kadi ya Mzio wa Chakula
Food Allergy Card
Main allergy statement
Nina mzio mkubwa wa chakula. Tafadhali hakikisha chakula changu HAKINA viungo vifuatavyo.
I have a serious food allergy. Please make sure my food does NOT contain the following ingredients.
Severity warning
Hata kiasi kidogo kinaweza kusababisha mmenyuko mkubwa wa mzio.
Even small amounts may cause a severe allergic reaction.
Cross-contact request
Tafadhali epuka uchafuzi wa msalaba. Usitumie mafuta yaliyoshirikiwa, fryer, grili, vyombo vya jikoni, ubao wa kukatia, michuzi, mchuzi au nyuso za kupikia.
Please avoid cross-contact. Do not use shared oil, fryers, grills, utensils, cutting boards, sauces, broths, or cooking surfaces.
EpiPen notice
Ninabeba sindano ya epinephrine ya kiotomatiki (EpiPen).
I carry an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen).
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71 of AllergyPass's 71 tracked allergens and dietary restrictions currently have a Swahili translation; any not yet translated fall back to English on the card until they are.
| English | Swahili |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | Karanga |
| Tree Nuts | Kokwa za Miti |
| Milk / Dairy | Maziwa / Bidhaa za Maziwa |
| Eggs | Mayai |
| Gluten | Gluteni |
| Soy | Soya |
| Fish | Samaki |
| Shellfish | Samaki wa Gamba |
| Sesame | Ufuta |
| Mustard | Haradali |
| Celery | Seleri |
| Sulfites | Sulfiti |
| Lupin | Lupini |
| Celiac Disease | Ugonjwa wa Celiac (lazima kuepuka gluteni yote hata kwa kiasi kidogo) |
| Crohn's Disease | Ugonjwa wa Crohn |
| IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) | Ugonjwa wa Tumbo Linalokasirika (IBS) |
| Histamine Intolerance | Kutovumilia Histamini |
| MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) | Ugonjwa wa Kuamsha Seli za Mast (MCAS) |
| Alpha-gal Syndrome | Ugonjwa wa Alpha-gal (mzio wa nyama ya mamalia) |
| Shrimp / Prawns | Uduvi |
| Crab | Kaa |
| Lobster | Kamba Kochi |
| Mollusks | Konokono na Pweza |
| Almond | Lozi |
| Cashew | Korosho |
| Walnut | Walnut |
| Pistachio | Pistashi |
| Hazelnut | Hazelnut |
| Pine Nuts | Mbegu ya Msonobari |
| Wheat | Ngano |
| Oats | Nafaka ya Oat |
| Rye | Rye |
| Barley | Shayiri |
| Buckwheat | Ngano ya Baki |
| Corn | Mahindi |
| Coconut | Nazi |
| Banana | Ndizi |
| Avocado | Parachichi |
| Kiwi | Kiwi |
| Pears | Peari |
| Garlic | Vitunguu Saumu |
| Onion | Vitunguu |
| Caffeine | Kafeini |
| Legumes | Mikunde |
| Chickpea | Mbaazi ya India |
| Lentil | Dengu |
| Pea Protein | Protini ya Mbaazi |
| MSG | MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) |
| Artificial Colors | Rangi za Bandia |
| Preservatives | Vihifadhi |
| Cilantro / Coriander | Giligilani |
| Cinnamon | Mdalasini |
| Spicy Food | Chakula Chenye Pilipili |
| Sunflower Seeds | Mbegu za Alizeti |
| Lactose Intolerance | Kutovumilia Lactose |
| Fructose Intolerance | Kutovumilia Fructose |
| Vegetarian | Mboga tu |
| Vegan | Vegan |
| Pescatarian | Pescatarian (bila nyama, samaki inaruhusiwa) |
| Low FODMAP | Lishe ya Chini ya FODMAP |
| Halal | Halali |
| Kosher | Kosher |
| Jain Vegetarian | Mboga ya Jain (bila nyama wala mboga za mizizi) |
| Hindu Vegetarian (No Beef) | Mboga ya Kihindu (bila nyama ya ng'ombe) |
| Buddhist Vegetarian | Mboga ya Kibuddha (bila nyama, vitunguu saumu au vitunguu) |
| No Pork | Bila Nyama ya Nguruwe |
| No Beef | Bila Nyama ya Ng'ombe |
| No Chicken | Bila Kuku |
| Gelatin | Jelatini |
| No Alcohol | Bila Pombe |
| Alcohol | Pombe |
Where is Swahili used for food safety?
Swahili is the primary language on the AllergyPass card for Kenya. Below is the destination-specific risk context AllergyPass builds into the card for each one.
🇰🇪 Kenya
Nyama choma (grilled meat) and ugali (maize porridge) are staples. Peanuts are used in coastal Swahili stews and sauces. Coconut milk is a base ingredient along the coast. Allergen awareness is low outside tourist-facing restaurants — communicate needs clearly.
| Allergen | Swahili term | Travel risk |
|---|---|---|
| Peanuts | Karanga | High |
| Coconut | Nazi | High |
| Gluten | Gluteni | High |
Frequently asked questions
What does the AllergyPass card look like in Swahili?
It opens with the heading "Kadi ya Mzio wa Chakula", states the allergy in the sentence above, and lists every flagged allergen in the table on this page — each with its Swahili term next to the English name so kitchen staff can read it directly.
How many allergens can I flag in Swahili?
71 of AllergyPass's 71 tracked allergens and dietary restrictions currently have a Swahili translation; any not yet translated fall back to English on the card until they are.