How to Add Allergen & Dietary Labels to Your Digital Menu
With food allergies rising and dietary preferences becoming more diverse, Indian restaurants must clearly display allergen information and dietary labels on their menus. Whether it's highlighting gluten-free options, marking veg/non-veg items, or flagging nuts and dairy, transparent labeling builds customer trust and prevents potentially dangerous mix-ups.
Essential Labels for Indian Menus
Start with the basics: green and red dots for veg/non-veg items are mandatory under FSSAI guidelines. Add symbols for common allergens like nuts (especially in paneer dishes and desserts), dairy (in curries and gravies), and gluten (in naan and rotis). For modern diners, include labels like 'Jain-friendly', 'vegan', 'keto', and 'gluten-free' where applicable.
Digital menus make this incredibly easy. Platforms like DineCard (dinecard.in) let you add custom icons and allergen tags to each dish instantly at just ₹99/month. Your QR menu updates in real-time, so when you modify a recipe or add seasonal items, customers always see accurate dietary information without reprinting physical menus.
Pro tip: Train your staff to answer allergen questions confidently. A digital menu with clear labels reduces confusion, but human verification is the final safety net for customers with severe allergies.
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