Ontology

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Restaurant Diet Tags

Understanding the variety of dietary needs is crucial for inclusivity in food services. Here, we break down various diet tags that restaurants might use to accommodate different dietary requirements and preferences.

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Gluten-free Options

Gluten-friendly or “gluten-free” options are available. However, these establishments do not guarantee a 100% gluten-free environment. Celiac patrons should exercise caution.

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Vegan Options

These establishments offer plant-based menu items and modifications for vegan diets.

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Low-Carb Options

This establishment has low-carb options suitable for those on a ketogenic or paleo diet.

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Shellfish Allergy Friendly

These establishments provide specific accommodations for shellfish allergies.

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Egg Allergy Friendly

These establishments provide specific accommodations for egg allergies.

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Dairy Allergy Friendly

These establishments provide specific accommodations for dairy allergies.

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Gluten-free preparation methods

Steps are taken to establish a dedicated gluten-free preparation method for gluten-free dishes. Please inquire with restaurant staff for more details. Celiac patrons are welcome here.

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Peanut Allergy Friendly

These establishments provide specific accommodations for peanut allergies.

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Soy Allergy Friendly

These establishments provide specific accommodations for soy allergies.

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Tree Nut Allergy Friendly

These establishments provide specific accommodations for tree nut allergies.

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Seed Allergy Friendly

These establishments provide specific accommodations for seed allergies.

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Fruit Allergy Friendly

These establishments provide specific accommodations for fruit allergies including citrus fruits.

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Kosher

These establishments are Kosher, meaning they follow the Kosher dietary laws.

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Halal

These establishments are certified Halal.

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100% Specialized Diets

For those with strict dietary preferences or needs, there are establishments that are 100% Vegan, Vegetarian, or Gluten-free, ensuring no cross-contamination of unwanted food ingredients.

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100% Vegan

These establishments are 100% Vegan, meaning they do not serve any animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey.

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100% Gluten-free

These establishments are 100% Gluten-free, meaning they do not serve any gluten-containing ingredients.

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100% Vegetarian

These establishments are 100% Vegetarian, meaning they do not serve any meat or seafood.

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Ingredients & Allergens Tags

A comprehensive list of ingredients and allergens helps patrons make informed choices based on their dietary needs and preferences.

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High-FODMAP

FODMAPS are short-chain carbs that are common in many foods including but not limited to onions, peaches, beans, lentils, dairy products (lactose), sweeteners, breads, and many vegetables.

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High-Carb

These foods are high in carbs, and may be loaded with sugar and starch. These should not be eaten on a Ketogenic diet.

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High Sugar

Foods high in the very common sweet, soluble carbohydrates called sugar. Donuts, chocolate chip cookies, and strawberry jam are just a few examples of what we consider high in sugar.

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Garlic

Related to the onion family, garlic is a powerful, nutrient-packed ingredient used in food and medicine for thousands of years. It’s common in many recipes as an enhancer.

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Nightshade

A group of fruits and vegetables that include eggplants, tomatoes, bell peppers, and potatoes. Nightshades may cause inflammatory reactions in some individuals with intolerances.

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Potatoes

Energy-packed and richer in potassium than bananas. This tag includes both white and sweet potatoes.

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Rice

The most widely consumed staple worldwide, found in a variety of dishes, especially in Asian cuisine. Rice comes in many forms.

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Beef

The culinary name for meat from cattle (cows).

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Other Red Meat

This category includes red meats other than beef, such as lamb, mutton, veal, venison, goat, and meats commonly red when raw.

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White Meat

Light-colored meats such as chicken, turkey, and other poultry.

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Pork

The culinary name for meat from pigs, including derivatives like lard and gelatin.

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Fish

Includes salmon, tuna, trout, halibut, snapper, sea bass, and more. Excludes shellfish.

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Other Seafood

Encompasses all seafood except fish, including shellfish, molluscs, crustaceans, and other aquatic animals.

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Tofu

A food made from condensed soy milk, often used as a vegan or vegetarian protein alternative.

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Peanuts

Rich in vitamins and minerals, peanuts are legumes that grow underground and are not true “nuts.”

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Treenuts

Tree nuts include walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, shea nuts, chestnuts, and macadamia nuts. Coconut-based ingredients are also included as a precaution for those with tree nut allergies.

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Dairy

Tagged for ingredients produced from the milk of mammals like cattle, goats, and sheep.

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Cheese

Encompasses various types of dairy-based cheese products, incorporated in numerous ways in dishes.

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Eggs

Nutrient-rich, most commonly from chickens. Eggs are widely used in cooking as a key ingredient in many foods.

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Wheat

This tag includes pasta, bread, cake, cookies, and all derivatives of the cereal grain.

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Gluten

A hidden allergen, gluten is a protein mostly found in wheat, barley, and rye. It can also be present in soy-based products.

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Soy

Derived from soybeans, used in tofu, soy milk, and many meat and dairy alternative products.

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Sesame Seeds

A common ingredient with a nutty flavor, used in foods like goma-ae, tahini, halva, breads, and more.

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Fruit

From acai berries to mangos to bananas, this tag encompasses all fruit and fruit-based ingredients.

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Shellfish

Includes molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, and is a common food allergen.

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Corn

Also known as maize, corn is a globally popular food, found in various dishes like on a cob, mixed with rice, in burritos, and more.

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Honey

The sweet, sticky nectar made by bees, and a common alternative to refined sugar.

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Spicy Food

Any food or ingredient that constitutes an above-average level of ‘spiciness’.

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Mushrooms

A fungus produced above ground, including the most common species as well as truffles.

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Onions

Onions include but are not limited to red onions, white onions, green onions, leeks, shallots, and chives.

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Legumes

Legumes include but are not limited to beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas.

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Supported Diets

We acknowledge and cater to a range of dietary preferences and restrictions. Here’s a summary of the diets we currently return in the API though we support more:

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Vegan Diet

This diet excludes all animal products. This includes meat (beef, pork, white meat, red meat, fish, shellfish, seafood), dairy products (cheese, milk), eggs, and honey.

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Gluten-Free (GF) Diet

This diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. In this case, it specifically excludes gluten and wheat.

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Dairy-Free Diet

This diet excludes all dairy products. This includes cheese and milk.

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Vegetarian Diet

This diet excludes all forms of meat and seafood. This includes beef, pork, white meat, red meat, fish, shellfish, and seafood. However, unlike the vegan diet, it may include dairy products and eggs.

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Keto Diet

The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. It drastically reduces carbohydrate intake and replaces it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. In this case, it specifically excludes rice, high sugar, and high carbohydrates.

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Nut-Free Diet

This diet excludes all types of nuts. This includes tree nuts and peanuts. This diet is often followed by people who have a nut allergy.