Yoruba Food Allergy
Phrases & Allergen Words
Yoruba 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 Mo ní ẹhun oúnjẹ tí ó le. Jọ̀wọ́ rí i dájú pé oúnjẹ mi kò ní àwọn èròjà wọ̀nyí ninu.. This page has that exact phrase, 71 allergen names in Yoruba script, and real food-risk notes for Nigeria.
How do you say "I have a food allergy" in Yoruba?
These are the exact five lines AllergyPass prints on a Yoruba allergy card — not dictionary translations, but the same strings the card builder uses, each paired with its English meaning.
Card heading
Káàdì Ẹhun Oúnjẹ
Food Allergy Card
Main allergy statement
Mo ní ẹhun oúnjẹ tí ó le. Jọ̀wọ́ rí i dájú pé oúnjẹ mi kò ní àwọn èròjà wọ̀nyí ninu.
I have a serious food allergy. Please make sure my food does NOT contain the following ingredients.
Severity warning
Àní iye kékeré lè fa àìsàn ẹhun tí ó le.
Even small amounts may cause a severe allergic reaction.
Cross-contact request
Jọ̀wọ́ yẹra fún ìdàpọ̀ oúnjẹ. Má ṣe lo epo, ẹ̀rọ dídin, ẹ̀rọ sísun, irinṣẹ́, pẹpẹ gígé, obe, ọbẹ̀, tàbí ojú sísè oúnjẹ tí a fi ṣe oúnjẹ mìíràn.
Please avoid cross-contact. Do not use shared oil, fryers, grills, utensils, cutting boards, sauces, broths, or cooking surfaces.
EpiPen notice
Mo ní abẹ́rẹ́ epinephrine tí ó ń fúnra rẹ̀ (EpiPen) pẹ̀lú mi.
I carry an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen).
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71 of AllergyPass's 71 tracked allergens and dietary restrictions currently have a Yoruba translation; any not yet translated fall back to English on the card until they are.
| English | Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | Ẹ̀pà |
| Tree Nuts | Èso Igi (Tree Nuts) |
| Milk / Dairy | Wàrà àti Ọjà Wàrà |
| Eggs | Ẹyin |
| Gluten | Gluten |
| Soy | Soybean |
| Fish | Ẹja |
| Shellfish | Ẹja Abẹ́ Àpáta (Shellfish) |
| Sesame | Sesame |
| Mustard | Mustard |
| Celery | Celery |
| Sulfites | Sulfite |
| Lupin | Lupin |
| Celiac Disease | Àrùn Celiac (gbọ́dọ̀ yẹra fún gluten pátápátá, àní iye kékeré) |
| Crohn's Disease | Àrùn Crohn's |
| IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) | IBS (Àrùn Ìfun Tí Ń Bínú) |
| Histamine Intolerance | Àìlèfaradà Histamine |
| MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) | MCAS (Àrùn Ìmúṣiṣẹ́ Sẹ́ẹ̀lì Mast) |
| Alpha-gal Syndrome | Àrùn Alpha-gal (Ẹhun Ẹran Ẹranko Olómi-ọmú) |
| Shrimp / Prawns | Ẹ̀dùn |
| Crab | Akan |
| Lobster | Lobster |
| Mollusks | Ẹja Abẹ́ Ìkarahun (Mollusks) |
| Almond | Almondi |
| Cashew | Kaṣú |
| Walnut | Walnut |
| Pistachio | Pistachio |
| Hazelnut | Hazelnut |
| Pine Nuts | Pine Nuts |
| Wheat | Alikama |
| Oats | Oats |
| Rye | Rye |
| Barley | Barle |
| Buckwheat | Buckwheat |
| Corn | Àgbàdo |
| Coconut | Àgbọn |
| Banana | Ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ |
| Avocado | Páyà (Avocado) |
| Kiwi | Kiwi |
| Pears | Pia (Pear) |
| Garlic | Ata Ilẹ̀ |
| Onion | Alubọ́sà |
| Caffeine | Caffeine |
| Legumes | Ewa àti Èso Ẹfọ́ (Legumes) |
| Chickpea | Chickpea |
| Lentil | Lentil |
| Pea Protein | Amuaradagba Ewa (Pea Protein) |
| MSG | MSG (Ajinomoto) |
| Artificial Colors | Àwọ̀ Aṣèdá (Artificial Colors) |
| Preservatives | Àwọn Olùdáàbòbò (Preservatives) |
| Cilantro / Coriander | Cilantro (Coriander) |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamon |
| Spicy Food | Oúnjẹ Elata (Spicy Food) |
| Sunflower Seeds | Irúgbìn Sunflower |
| Lactose Intolerance | Àìlèfaradà Lactose |
| Fructose Intolerance | Àìlèfaradà Fructose |
| Vegetarian | Ajewebe (Vegetarian) |
| Vegan | Vegan (Ajewebe Pátápátá) |
| Pescatarian | Pescatarian (láìsí ẹran, ṣùgbọ́n pẹ̀lú ẹja) |
| Low FODMAP | FODMAP Kékeré |
| Halal | Halal |
| Kosher | Kosher |
| Jain Vegetarian | Ajewebe Jain |
| Hindu Vegetarian (No Beef) | Ajewebe Hindu (láìsí ẹran màlúù) |
| Buddhist Vegetarian | Ajewebe Buddhist (láìsí ata ilẹ̀ tàbí alubọ́sà) |
| No Pork | Láìsí Ẹran Ẹlẹ́dẹ̀ |
| No Beef | Láìsí Ẹran Màlúù |
| No Chicken | Láìsí Ẹran Adìẹ |
| Gelatin | Gelatin |
| No Alcohol | Láìsí Ọtí |
| Alcohol | Ọtí |
Where is Yoruba used for food safety?
Yoruba is the primary language on the AllergyPass card for Nigeria. Below is the destination-specific risk context AllergyPass builds into the card for each one.
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Groundnuts (peanuts) are foundational in soups and stews including groundnut soup and egusi. Palm oil and crayfish (dried shrimp powder) are base flavourings in almost all traditional cooking. Allergen labelling is uncommon — always ask in detail.
| Allergen | Yoruba term | Travel risk |
|---|---|---|
| Peanuts | Ẹ̀pà | Critical |
| Shellfish | Ẹja Abẹ́ Àpáta (Shellfish) | Critical |
| Fish | Ẹja | High |
Frequently asked questions
What does the AllergyPass card look like in Yoruba?
It opens with the heading "Káàdì Ẹhun Oúnjẹ", states the allergy in the sentence above, and lists every flagged allergen in the table on this page — each with its Yoruba term next to the English name so kitchen staff can read it directly.
How many allergens can I flag in Yoruba?
71 of AllergyPass's 71 tracked allergens and dietary restrictions currently have a Yoruba translation; any not yet translated fall back to English on the card until they are.