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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Soya (soy) is classed as one of the 14 main 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. According to AllergyUK, it is found in 60% of manufactured foods. Soy comes from soybeans, which can be
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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
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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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The last decade has seen some significant changes in how takeaways are delivered with the rise of services like Deliveroo, JustEat, and Uber Eats, and the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns saw this aspect of the food industry gain exponential growth. Figures from Deloitte from August 2021 state that nearly a quarter of people are spending more
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In the UK, around one in ten people are lactose intolerant and over 1 million people have a dairy allergy. According to cowsmilkallergy.co.uk, most children grow out of a cow’s milk allergy by the age of five. Although uncommon, it is possible to develop a milk allergy at any age. Lactose itself is not an
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