14 Major Food Allergens

UK Legislation sets out the guidelines and rules on allergen labelling and managing food preparations around allergens in the United Kingdom. Our article on allergen guidelines for food businesses breaks down the requirements.  Food businesses in the UK must legally inform consumers about the 14 major allergens in pre-packaged and non-prepackaged food and drink. These

Is a peanut a nut? You might be surprised that over 1,000 people in the UK currently ask this question every month! Today we’ll answer this question and several other nutty questions covering peanuts, tree nuts, and even coconuts! The 14 most common allergens in the UK, typically known as either the 14 major or

What is a Mollusc Allergy?  The majority of major food allergies are triggered during childhood, but molluscs stand out as an exception. An allergy to shellfish can develop at any point during a person’s life, but is more common in adults. It can be caused by foods that you’ve eaten before with no issues.  While

Peanuts are a legume crop primarily cultivated for their edible seeds. You may be surprised to learn that peanuts aren’t a true nut, although peanuts contain proteins similar to those found in tree nuts. Peanuts grow in the ground, whereas other nuts grow on trees – hence the name ‘tree nuts’. Peanuts are found  in

Milk allergies, considered one of the 14 main allergens in the UK, can manifest in unique ways. For example, Milk allergy in babies is common while many people grow out of it by the age of 5. It is also often confused with a lactose intolerance, which occur for different reasons. In this article, we’ll

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.

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

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