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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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 major food allergens’ are the most common. Food Businesses are legally required to inform customers if these allergens are present in
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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. According to AllergyUK, it is found in 60% of manufactured foods. Soy comes
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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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