Legume Allergy Card
Create a personalised legume allergy card. Clearly communicate your beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas, lupin, alfalfa, legume flours allergies to restaurants and food providers.
Allergens Covered
- Beans
- Lentils
- Peas
- Chickpeas
- Lupin
- Alfalfa
- Legume flours
Add your own allergens to fully customise your card
Legume allergy covers reactions to a family of plants that includes lentils, chickpeas, beans, peas, and peanuts. While peanut allergy is the most well-known, other legume allergies can be equally serious. A legume allergy card specifies which legumes you need to avoid.
Hidden Legumes in Everyday Food
Legume-derived ingredients appear in many processed foods. Chickpea flour is used in some gluten-free products. Soy (itself a legume) is found across the food supply. Lentils and beans are staples in soups, stews, salads, and veggie burgers. Lupin flour, another legume, is increasingly used in European baking and must be declared as an allergen in the UK.
How a Legume Allergy Card Helps
Legume allergy can be complex because the family includes many different species. Staff may not realise that chickpeas, lentils, and peanuts are all legumes. A card listing your specific allergens removes confusion and ensures the kitchen checks the right ingredients.
When to Use Your Legume Allergy Card
Carry your card at Indian, Middle Eastern, and vegetarian restaurants where legumes are a core part of the cuisine. School canteens and work cafeterias often serve bean-based dishes. When travelling, legumes feature prominently in many global cuisines - a translated card helps you eat safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
- If I am allergic to peanuts, am I allergic to all legumes?
- Not necessarily. Peanuts are legumes, but many people with peanut allergy tolerate other legumes like lentils and chickpeas. Your allergist can advise on which legumes to avoid.
- What is lupin and is it a legume?
- Lupin is a legume whose flour is used in some baked goods and pasta, particularly in continental Europe. It is a declared allergen in the UK. If you have a legume allergy, ask your allergist whether lupin is safe for you.
- Are green beans a legume?
- Yes, green beans are legumes. However, the proteins differ between legume species, so an allergy to one does not guarantee a reaction to all. Consult your allergist.
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