I am allergic to almonds.
MAHN-dor-leh — three syllables, stress on first. The 'o' in second syllable is clear and open.
Use particularly in Sicily, where almonds are a fundamental ingredient in traditional sweets, marzipan, granita, and even some savory sauces.
'Alle mandorle' = 'a + le mandorle'. Almonds are a tree nut and one of the 14 EU major allergens. In Sicily, mandorla di Avola (Avola almond) is a prized local variety used in countless traditional recipes.
Il dolce contiene mandorle?
Does the dessert contain almonds?
General check before ordering dessert.
La pasta di mandorle è marzapane?
Is almond paste marzipan?
Clarifying a common Sicilian ingredient.
Senza frutta secca.
Without dried/tree nuts.
Broader exclusion covering all tree nuts.
Sicilian almond culture is extraordinary — Catania's famous 'granita di mandorla' (almond granita) is a breakfast drink, and Palermo's markets sell almond milk as a street drink. Almond allergy requires vigilance throughout Sicily.