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The Imported-Food Allergen Cheat Sheet
The 9 major allergens, and the words to look for when a baby food label isn't in English. Save this or print it for the grocery aisle.
How to use it. When you pick up an imported product, scan the
ingredient list for these characters. If you see one and it matches your child's
allergen profile, put it back or verify with the manufacturer. These are the most
common label forms - wording varies by brand and region, so always read the whole
label, and when in doubt, don't feed it.
| Allergen | Japanese | Chinese | Korean | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 乳 / ミルク | 奶 / 牛奶 | 우유 | leche |
| Egg | 卵 / たまご | 蛋 / 鸡蛋 | 계란 / 달걀 | huevo |
| Peanut | 落花生 / ピーナッツ | 花生 | 땅콩 | cacahuete / maní |
| Tree nuts | ナッツ / 木の実 | 坚果 (杏仁 = almond) | 견과류 | frutos secos / nueces |
| Fish | 魚 | 鱼 | 생선 / 어류 | pescado |
| Shellfish | 甲殻類 / えび・かに | 甲壳类 / 虾·蟹 | 갑각류 / 새우·게 | marisco |
| Wheat | 小麦 | 小麦 / 麦 | 밀 | trigo |
| Soy | 大豆 | 大豆 / 黄豆 | 대두 / 콩 | soja / soya |
| Sesame | ごま / 胡麻 | 芝麻 | 참깨 | sésamo / ajonjolí |
Baby Ledger AI and AllerSee are informational, label-reading tools. They are not medical devices and do not diagnose, treat, prevent, or protect against any allergy or medical condition. This cheat sheet lists common label forms only; wording varies by brand and region. Always read the full product label and consult your pediatrician or a qualified medical professional for any allergy concern. In a suspected allergic reaction or medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number.