allergen menu
/ˈæl.ɚ.dʒən ˈmen.juː/
Meaning
An allergen menu is a separate menu or a detailed section of a standard menu that lists potential allergens (like nuts, gluten, dairy, or shellfish) present in each dish. It is used by customers with food allergies or dietary restrictions to ensure their meal is safe to eat.
Examples
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Could we please see the allergen menu before we place our dinner order?
Could we please see the allergen menu before we place our dinner order?
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The server kindly brought us an allergen menu because my daughter has a severe peanut allergy.
The server kindly brought us an allergen menu because my daughter has a severe peanut allergy.
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You can consult our allergen menu online to check which dishes are gluten-free.
You can consult our allergen menu online to check which dishes are gluten-free.
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Having a clear allergen menu makes dining out much less stressful for people with dietary restrictions.
Having a clear allergen menu makes dining out much less stressful for people with dietary restrictions.
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According to the allergen menu, the creamy tomato soup contains both dairy and wheat.
According to the allergen menu, the creamy tomato soup contains both dairy and wheat.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Do you have an allergic menu?
✓ Do you have an allergen menu?
'Allergic' describes a person who has an allergy. The menu itself is called an 'allergen menu' because it lists allergens (substances that cause allergies).
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✗ I need to check the allergy's menu.
✓ I need to check the allergen menu.
'Allergen' is used as a noun adjunct here. 'Allergy's menu' is grammatically incorrect because a menu cannot possess an allergy.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Since I have a severe dairy allergy, I always ask the waiter for the ___.
💡 A document showing which dishes contain common food triggers.
Show answer
allergen menu
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The restaurant's ___ clearly indicates which items are safe for people with celiac disease.
💡 A list of food items categorized by their potential allergy risks.
Show answer
allergen menu