French Food Allergy Card
Create a bilingual English-French food allergy card for safe dining in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and beyond.
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Dining in France with Food Allergies
French cuisine is built on dairy, eggs, and wheat — the foundation of butter sauces, croissants, crêpes, and most French pastries. For those with allergies to these ingredients, traveling in France requires careful navigation.
French restaurants tend to take food seriously, but English is not always spoken fluently in traditional neighborhood bistros or rural auberges. A clear, professionally worded French allergy card removes the language barrier and conveys the medical seriousness of your restriction.
EU law requires French restaurants to disclose 14 major allergens upon request. Our cards help you ask and confirm this information effectively.
Hidden Allergens in French Cuisine
Butter in everything
French cooking revolves around butter and cream. Even savory dishes often contain dairy.
Wheat in sauces
Classic French sauces use flour as a thickener (roux). Always verify before ordering.
Nut-filled pastries
Frangipane, praline, and many French pastries contain almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts.
EU 14 allergen labeling
France follows EU allergen law. Your French card helps staff identify and communicate the 14 regulated allergens.
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Select allergens
Choose from the EU 14 or add custom items.
Choose English + French
Bilingual layout for France and French-speaking countries.
Add notes
Auto-translated French notes for specific requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say "I have a milk allergy" in French?
Does France have good allergen labeling in restaurants?
What about Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada?
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