Food Law 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. The 14 major allergens must legally be displayed on all pre-packaged and non-prepackaged food and drink, and this is where LiberEat’s Allergen […]
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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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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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