Mango Allergy

[UnclePick]

My sweetheart, travelling to Jamaica for the first time, is severely allergic to Mango. Any insight regarding the prevalence of Mango in Jamaican cuisine would be greatly appreciated. Respect!

[Bnewb]

UnclePick...there are quite a few dishes offered with mango...but it's definitely more popular during mango season...late spring'ish.
As someone with a partner that has a severe food allergy...we just stress the importance of there being no (in your case mangoes) in or near our food. We've never had a problem telling the staff/chef....everyone will be most accommodating for you...

[UnclePick]

Thanks for the input, Bnewb. She's a coconut aficionado, so I told her this trip could turn into a scene from Castaway - " Coconut is a natural laxative" lol

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

How severe? Does she carry an epi pen with her in case of severe reaction? Does it affect her airway or is this a rash reaction? Mango is a fruit here in Jamaica and in can be overlooked by kitchens as they use it as garnish and in sauces and they aren't used to watching for these thing and some foods are made ahead of time with no recipe. Make sure she carries benadryl liquid if she doesn't have an epi pen or ask about one before you come if you feel it could be life threatening! See my contact info under MARKET for when you arrive or email dates on my webpage just in case. Nurse Beth Comforts of Home Nursing Services

[UnclePick]

Thank you Beth we will have an epi pen with us.

[Jamerican71]

food allergies suck.....mine is shellfish and my BF is eggs and peanuts. I always carry my epi pen and liquid Benadryl. I am usually pretty good of telling the wait staff of my allergy and they are usually pretty good of making sure there is no cross-contamination. I've had one incident in Negril where I thought I was going to have to use my epi pen.....I went to a shop on the beach road that made homemade patties and ordered some chicken and beef patties....got back to my room and bit into one right away. As I was chewing I realized it was shrimp. They messed up my order. Thankfully I didn't swallow much and was able to take Benadryl and had no reaction.

[UnclePick]

That was a close one, Jamerican. They say caution is the better part of valor, even when it comes to eating!

[Lola]

Mangoes are around now