Allergies & intolerances

Eating out with a peanut allergy

FoodGong screens any restaurant menu, recipe, or food photo for peanuts and peanut-derived ingredients, flagging each dish Safe, Ask, or Avoid so you know what to confirm before you order.

Peanuts are one of the most common causes of severe food reactions, and they turn up far beyond the obvious. FoodGong reads the whole menu — not just the dish you asked about — and calls out likely peanut risk with the reasoning behind it.

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Where peanuts hide

The non-obvious sources a busy server — or a short recipe — can miss. FoodGong flags them for you.

  • Satay and peanut sauces in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian dishes
  • Mole sauces and some chili and curry bases, where ground peanuts add body
  • Baked goods, cookies, and desserts — and shared bakery equipment
  • Egg rolls and dumplings sealed with peanut butter
  • Shared fryer oil and "may contain" cross-contact in busy kitchens
  • Vegetarian and plant-based products that use peanut for protein or texture

How FoodGong screens for peanut allergy

Set peanut allergy in your profile once. Then scan a menu with your camera, upload a photo or PDF, paste a menu or recipe link, or snap a plate of food — FoodGong checks every dish and ingredient against it and sorts them Safe, Ask your server, or Avoid, with the specific reason for each call.

Frequently asked questions

Can FoodGong guarantee a dish is peanut-free?
No. FoodGong is a powerful second set of eyes that flags likely risk with reasons, so you know exactly what to confirm — but it is not a medical device. For a severe allergy, always verify with your server and carry any medication your doctor prescribes.
Does it catch cross-contact and shared-fryer risk?
It flags dishes and cuisines where cross-contact is common (shared fryers, bakeries, high-peanut kitchens) as Ask, so you know to confirm preparation with staff.
Can it check a recipe I want to cook, not just a menu?
Yes. Paste or photograph a recipe and FoodGong breaks it into ingredients and screens each one for peanuts — the same as it screens a restaurant menu.

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FoodGong helps you screen menus, recipes, and food photos and ask better questions. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice or confirmation from restaurant staff. For severe allergies, always verify with your server and carry any medication your doctor prescribes.