Sesame allergy is one of the 14 main allergens in the UK and must be clearly marked on all food products and displayed on restaurant menus. According to Anaphylaxis UK, 80% of children will not outgrow this allergy. The sesame plant produces edible seeds; the seeds could be creamy white or charcoal black in colour. […]
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Whether it’s due to allergies, intolerances, dieting or autoimmune conditions like Coeliac Disease, many people across the UK are looking to remove Gluten from their diet – the BBC estimate 8.5 million people are choosing gluten-free alternatives when shopping. There are many different conditions that can factor into a person’s physical reaction, and this article
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Of all the 14 main allergens, celery is one of the least discussed. Despite being relatively common across Europe, there are no exact figures of its prevalence in the UK. Regardless, the dangers can be severe, and it’s essential to be aware of any potential symptoms and how to avoid the ingredient in the future
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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 main allergens. While many allergies are most common in infancy or before reaching the age of 5, fish allergy commonly manifests 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 particular
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What Does HACCP Help a Food Business Do? Food safety can be a complicated process, with many different factors such as allergen advice, labelling requirements, and bacterial growth. Getting any 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
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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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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 classified as the ‘14 main allergens’ are the most common. Food Businesses are legally required to inform customers if these allergens are present in their
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Mustard is one of the 14 main 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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