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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Allergies are the cause of some of the most common chronic health conditions globally. Even if you don’t have any now, you could develop food allergies, allergic reactions or intolerances later in life. It’s believed that more than a quarter of people in the UK will have allergies at some point in their lives, from
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The Serious Consequences of Allergen Non-Compliance In today’s food industry, failing to follow allergen regulations can lead to costly consequences for businesses, including severe financial penalties, brand damage, and, most importantly, risking consumer safety. Compliance with allergen regulations, such as the UK’s Natasha’s Law, is not just a legal requirement but a responsibility to protect
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In recent years there’s been much discussion about the ethical implications of using palm oil in products. However, many people know little about what palm oil is and why there’s so much controversy surrounding it. Today we’re going to shed some light on the matter and explain how to avoid palm oil in the future.
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What is Natasha’s Law? Natasha’s Law was passed in October 2021, intended to help those with food allergies or intolerances to make safe choices when purchasing pre-packaged food. All pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods must have a complete ingredient list with clear allergen labelling, according to Natasha’s law. This new labelling legislation came into
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More than one million people suffer from a tree nut allergy in the UK, making a tree nut allergy one of the most common food allergies among adults and children. According to AllergyUK, people most often develop tree nut allergies before the age of five. Still, all ages can develop a tree nut allergy, even
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With Veganuary taking place over January 2022, bigger and better than ever before, we’ve been treated to a wide range of new meat-free and plant-based alternative foods. Some are instant classics, and here at LiberEat, we’ve made a list of some of the most exciting new vegan products for you to enjoy. Krispy Kreme Vegan
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Easter is up and coming, and we all know what that means chocolate, chocolate, and I will let you have one guess… chocolate! Of course, there are other means of celebrating Easter, but for many people out there, mostly the chocolate and sweet tooth lovers. Easter consists of chocolate treats, eggs, and bunnies. The chocolate
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Vegan Rock Cakes Recipe Traditional rock cakes, also known as rock buns, are small cakes with a rough surface that resembles a rock, hence the name. Created during the Second World War, rock cakes were popular because fewer eggs and sugar are required to make than ordinary cakes which were essential savings during the time
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Whether you suffer from Coeliac disease, have a sensitivity to gluten, allergy, intolerance or just a personal preference, LiberEat makes sure that you still enjoy your favourite dishes. This blog post covers our go-to gluten-free noodles for your stirfry, ramen or a speedy lunch. Our pick of gluten-free noodles below can work in pasta dishes,
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