senza frutta a guscio
The English phrase "no nuts" can be translated into Italian as senza frutta a guscio.
The phrase senza frutta a guscio is the standard way to express that a product is nut-free, often seen on food packaging or used when inquiring about allergens.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might mistakenly use senza noci to mean "no nuts", but noci specifically refers to walnuts, whereas frutta a guscio covers all types of nuts.
Did you know?
- In Italian, frutta a guscio literally translates to 'fruit with a shell'.
- The term guscio used in this phrase refers to the 'shell' or 'husk' of a nut, rather than the nut itself.
- In Italy, mentioning frutta a guscio is the safest way to communicate an allergy, as the term is the legal standard used on EU food labels.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un piatto senza noci, per favoreI would like a dish without nuts, please
- Sono allergico/a alle noci, quindi per favore evitatele nel mio piattoI am allergic to nuts, so please avoid them in my dish
- Questo dolce è senza frutta a guscio.This dessert is without nuts.
- Cerco un biscotto senza frutta a guscio.I am looking for a cookie without nuts.
- Verifichi se la torta è senza frutta a guscio.Check if the cake is without nuts.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are at a bakery checking the ingredients.
- MatteoQuesta granola è senza frutta a guscio?Is this granola without nuts?
- MartinaNo, Matteo, contiene delle noci.No, Matteo, it contains walnuts.
- MatteoHo bisogno di qualcosa senza frutta a guscio.I need something without nuts.
- MartinaGuarda, questa marmellata è sicura per te.Look, this jam is safe for you.
