Sunsetting the LiberEat App to trailblaze food safety within food businesses. It’s with mixed emotions that we announce today our intention to sunset the LiberEat app, removing it from the app stores so that we can focus fully on food safety earlier in the chain with our unique technology offering. We want to thank each …
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Fish is one of the 14 major food allergens. Unlike some allergies which predominantly develop in infancy or childhood, a fish allergy may manifest in adulthood. Today we are shining a spotlight on fish allergies and the details you should look out for in allergen ingredient information. An allergy to a fish species doesn’t rule …
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What Does HACCP Help a Business Do? Food safety can be a complicated process, with many different factors such as allergen advice, labelling requirements, and bacterial growth. Getting a single aspect wrong can have devastating consequences for businesses, such as negative PR/brand impact, costly withdrawals and recalls, and severe injury to the consumer, which would …
Lupin Allergy UK Lupin or lupini beans are a legume commonly found in Mediterranean countries, North Africa, and Latin American countries. Lupini beans are usually eaten as a snack or ground into flour to add nutritional value to food products or recipes. Lupini beans are available in jars with brine, or dried and salted in …
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The 14 Food Allergens – Eggs Eggs are a versatile ingredient that can be found in many different foods, such as cakes, mousses, pasta dishes, and many more. There are many different food allergens, but those categorised as the ‘14 major food allergens’ are the most common. Food Businesses are legally required to inform customers …
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Mustard is one of the 14 major food allergens in the UK which must be labelled and highlighted if included in food or drink products. Mustard is often derived from mustard powder and mustard seeds. Mustard sauce comes in a variety of types, such as Dijon mustard, English mustard, or wholegrain mustard. Consumers can have …
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What are Sulphites? Sulphites are substances that are found naturally in some foods and drinks. They are also used as an additive to slow browning and discolouration in foods and drinks during the preparation, storage, and distribution processes. They are also used to prevent the growth of bacteria or fungi. Sulphites can be used in …
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14 Major Food Allergens: Soya Soya (soy) is classed as one of the 14 major food allergens under government food legislation. Therefore, businesses must clearly state soy as an allergen on all food and drinks ingredient labels for sale within the UK. Soya is a legume and is found in many foods. Those with soy …
Crucial Components of Designing Menus in 2022 Menus are essential for customers to understand what they will receive in a dish they order, such as its ingredients and the price. Planning and designing what to include in your menus saves time, promotes healthier eating for consumers by having nutritional and calorie information and guiding consumers …
Environmental Health Visits and Officers are responsible for inspecting food businesses to ensure they follow environmental health laws. All food businesses in the UK must observe and follow food hygiene laws, as enforced by the local authorities. EHOs are subject to inspection and analysis of your business’s food processes, from food preparation to cleanliness, staff …
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