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Food Allergy Guides

Practical guides for travelers with peanut, seafood, gluten, and other food allergies eating in China.

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Peanuts, Sesame, Shellfish: What Hides in Chinese Food

Peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, and more show up in unexpected places across Chinese cooking. Learn where allergens hide and how to ask before you eat.

7 min read

What to Eat in China With a Peanut Allergy

Peanut allergy in China? First dinner after Pudong is the stressful one. What I'd skip, what I'd order, and phrases that actually get said at the table.

3 min read