Introducing Our Afro-Caribbean Intolerance Test: Personalised Health for a Rich Cultural Diet

At Test My Allergy, we understand that health is personal — and so is food. Our cultural backgrounds shape not just our tastes but also how our bodies respond to certain ingredients. That is why we are proud to introduce the Afro-Caribbean Intolerance Test, a specialised version of our popular food sensitivity analysis, designed to reflect the unique dietary patterns of African and Caribbean communities.

Why have we created this test?

Standard intolerance panels often overlook ingredients that are more common in African and Caribbean cuisine. This can result in missed triggers — and ongoing symptoms like:

• Bloating and digestive discomfort

• Skin issues such as eczema or acne

• Low energy or fatigue after meals

• Migraines or brain fog

• Sinus congestion or mucus build-up

• Weight fluctuation or difficulty losing weight

  
  

Our new test is built to change that.

What makes this test different?

Unlike generic intolerance panels, our Afro-Caribbean Intolerance Test includes a carefully curated selection of foods, spices, and traditional staples commonly found in African and Caribbean meals. In addition to our core allergen panel, this new test includes:

• Fish & Seafood: Saltfish, Tilapia, Stockfish, Catfish

• Legumes & Seeds: Black Eye Beans, Whole Egusi

• Oils & Cooking Bases: Red Palm Oil, Zomi Oil, Palm Nut Soup

• Starchy Staples: Yellow Yam, White Yam, Pounded Yam Flour, Green and Yellow Plantain, Matoki, White Sweet Potato, Cassava, Eddos (Addos), Coco Yam

• Vegetables & Greens: Ugu Leaf (Pumpkin Leaf), Okra, Garden Egg (Eggplant)

• Spices & Seasonings: Hot Pepper (Whole)

  
  

These are foods that do not appear on typical tests — yet they are part of everyday meals for many people of African or Caribbean descent. By testing for these staple ingredients, we are able to provide more accurate and culturally relevant insights.

Who is this for?

This test is ideal for:

• People of African or Caribbean heritage who suspect their symptoms may be food-related but not sure if its from western foods, their staple foods or both.

• Anyone eating a culturally rich diet who feels dissatisfied by conventional tests

• Health-conscious individuals seeking better insight into how food may be affecting their energy, digestion, skin, or weight

  
  

Whether you are preparing a Sunday stew, enjoying yam porridge, or using traditional oils for cooking, this test helps uncover how your body responds to the ingredients you use most.

How does it work?

The process is simple:

1. Send in a finger prick blood sample (2 to 3 drops) using the easy-to-follow collection kit provided.

2. We conduct your test at our lab, checking for reactivity to over 250 items.

3. You receive a personalised, easy-to-understand report highlighting which foods to potentially avoid.

Why does this matter?

Food intolerance is not the same as a food allergy. It is not life-threatening — but it can be life-altering. When the foods you eat every day are causing subtle stress in your body, the result is often a build-up of symptoms that conventional testing misses.

By tailoring the test to your cultural diet, we give you the answers you deserve — and a plan you can actually use.

What you will receive

• A full intolerance analysis of 200+ items

• A specialised panel reflecting Afro-Caribbean foods and staples

• A clear, jargon-free report

• Optional follow-up testing to track changes over time

Ready to take control of your health?

If you have been struggling with symptoms and feel like you are not being seen, this test could be the missing link.

The Afro-Caribbean Intolerance Test is available now — only from Test My Allergy