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How to ask about ingredients or allergies in Russian

Savory Journeys: A Complete Guide to Ordering Food & Drinks in Russian Restaurants: How to ask about ingredients or allergies in Russian
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To ask about ingredients or allergies in Russian, here are some useful phrases:

  • To ask about the ingredients in a dish:

    • Можно посмотреть состав?
      (Mozhno posmotret’ sostav?)
      ”Can I see the ingredients list?”
    • Какие ингредиенты в этом блюде?
      (Kakie ingrediyenty v etom blyude?)
      ”What are the ingredients in this dish?”
    • Здесь содержится ___?
      (Zdes’ soderzhitsya ___?)
      ”Does this contain ___?”

  • To ask about specific allergens or dietary concerns:

    • Есть ли в этом блюде орехи?
      (Yest’ li v etom blyude orehi?)
      ”Does this dish have nuts?”
    • Это блюдо без глютена?
      (Eto blyudo bez glyutena?)
      ”Is this dish gluten-free?”
    • Это блюдо содержит молочные продукты?
      (Eto blyudo soderzhit molochnye produkty?)
      ”Does this dish contain dairy products?”
    • У меня аллергия на ___
      (U menya allergiya na ___)
      “I am allergic to ___”
    • Это безопасно для меня?
      (Eto bezopasno dlya menya?)
      ”Is this safe for me?”

These phrases will help to inquire politely and clearly about what food contains and communicate allergies during meals in Russian-speaking contexts.

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