What’s in a name
Over the past 50 years in the UK our diet and the range of foods available to us has changed beyond all recognition. So many non-indigenous foods are commonplace commodities and many recipes with exotic sounding names are standard restaurant fare. What’s in a name Factsheet
Oral Allergy Syndrome
This month’s factsheet is about the Oral Allergy Syndrome otherwise known as Pollen Food Syndrome (PFS). We discuss what it is, the symptoms, how you develop it, and what foods to avoid. Find out more below. Oral Allergy Syndrome Fact Sheet
Sulphites
This month’s factsheet discusses Sulphites – Why it is classed as one of the 14 main allergens and how people can be sensitive to it. We have also included a list of foods that usually contain Sulphites. Sulphite Factsheet
Allergen substitutes Pt3
In this month’s factsheet we are continuing to investigate substitutes for allergens. This time we will be focussing on Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Lupin and Soya, all of which belong to the legume family. Someone with a severe peanut or soya allergy may well be allergic to other members of this family which also includes peas […]
Substitutes for Common Allergens
This month’s factsheet discusses how you can substitute some of the most common allergens in your recipes for other ingredients. Leave a comment below with which ones you have tried! Substitutes for Common Allergens
Substitutes for Allergens: Gluten & Dairy
This month’s Factsheet discusses the different items that Gluten & Dairy can be substituted for to make recipes allergen friendly. Substitutes for Allergens: Gluten & Dairy
‘P’ is for Pulses
This month’ fact sheet is all about pulses, peas, beans and lentils and goes into detail about what they are and how they can affect people. But have you also heard about BANZA? No… make sure you read the factsheet to find out! ‘P’ is for Pulses
Gluten Free Beer
This month’s factsheet talks about how Gluten Free Beer is made. The different types of Gluten Free Grains plus other information. Make sure you also check out this month’s blog post – https://foodallergyaware.co.uk/hello-beer Gluten Free Beer Factsheet
Food Labelling Regulations and Exemptions
This month’s newsletter explains how labelling is regulated. It can help your business to ensure you are labelling pre-packed food correctly. The factsheet also states when the you may be exempt from the labelling regulations. Food Labelling Regulations and Exemptions
What is Chocolate?
This month’s factsheet discusses what chocolate really is, how it is made and why there are so many ‘may contains’ on the labelling of chocolate. What is Chocolate?