If you’re eating with allergies in Madrid, it’s important to know how to communicate your needs effectively. Plus, you’ll want to know which foods you can’t<\/em> eat. (You’d probably never guess that a bowl of refreshing ajo blanco<\/em> soup contains finely ground almond, making it usafe for those with tree nut allergies.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s everything you need to know so that you can dine safely and still enjoy every bite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Eating with Peanut & Tree Nut Allergies in Madrid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nuts can be quite sneaky, as those with nut allergies certainly know. You may be surprised which foods they can end up in. This section of our guide to eating with allergies in Madrid outlines how to avoid nuts safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important note<\/strong>: Peanuts are rarely used in Spanish cuisine. Those with strictly peanut allergies will not have as much to worry about, but may find these tips useful just in case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Spanish Vocabulary for Peanut & Tree Nut Allergies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

• Soy al\u00e9rgico\/a a<\/strong>…<\/em> = I’m allergic to…<\/li>
• No puedo comer<\/em><\/strong>… = I cannot eat…<\/li>
• \u00bfTienes algo que no lleve…?<\/strong> <\/em>= Do you have anything that does not contain…?<\/li>
• \u00bf<\/strong>Esta comida contiene…?<\/strong> <\/em>= Does this dish contain…?<\/li>
• frutos secos<\/strong> <\/em>= tree nuts<\/li>
• cacahuetes<\/strong> <\/em>= peanuts<\/li>
• almendras<\/strong> <\/em>= almonds<\/li>
• avellanas<\/strong> <\/em>= hazelnuts<\/li>
• anacardos<\/strong> <\/em>= cashews<\/li>
• pistachos<\/strong> <\/em>= pistacios<\/li>
• casta\u00f1as<\/strong> <\/em>= chestnuts<\/li>
• nueces<\/strong> <\/em>= walnuts<\/li>
• pi\u00f1ones<\/strong> <\/em>= pine nuts<\/li>
• pipas<\/strong> <\/em>= sunflower seeds<\/li>
• \u00a1Gracias por tu ayuda!<\/em> <\/strong>= Thank you for your help!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n