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What are the TOP 14 allergens?

Around two million people in the UK have food allergy and 45% of the UK population has food intolerance (Dellner, 2017, NHS, 2022). When used as ingredients, there are 14 significant allergies that must be disclosed and statistically these ingredients result most of the allergy or intolerance symptoms.

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Allergen

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Egg

Cakes, some meat products, mayonnaise, mousses, spaghetti, quiche, sauces, and meals that have been coated or glazed with egg frequently contain this.



Milk

Butter, cheese, cream, milk powders, and yoghurt all include this. It is frequently used in sauces, milk-glazed meals, and powdered soups.



Soya

Beancurd, edamame beans, miso paste, textured soy protein, soy flour, and tofu all contain this. It frequently appears in ice cream, meat items, sauces, desserts, and



Peanuts

These can be discovered in baked goods, curries, desserts, satay sauces, cakes, and biscuits. They can also be found in



Nuts

Almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachio nuts, and macadamia or Queensland nuts fall within this category. Breads, cookies, crackers, sweets, ice cream, marzipan (almond paste), nut oils, and sauces all include them. In Asian cuisines like curries or stir fries, almonds may be ground, crushed, or flaked.



Gluten

This contains rye, barley, oats, and wheat (including spelt and Khorasan wheat/Kamut). It can be discovered in a variety of foods that involve flour, including some baking powders, batter, breadcrumbs, bread, cakes, couscous, meat products, pasta, pastry, sauces, soups, and dishes that are dusted with flour. It will be necessary to declare the cereal. However, the decision to acknowledge the presence of gluten with this is entirely up to you.



Lupin

This is present in several varieties of bread, pastries, and pasta and comprises lupin seeds and flour.



Sulphites/Sulphur-Dioxide

In addition to wine and beer, this is frequently employed as a preservative in dried fruit, meat items, soft drinks, and vegetables.



Celery

Celery stalks, leaves, seeds, and celeriac are included in this. It is frequently found in salads, some meat products, soups, and stock cubes in addition to celery salt.



Mustard

This contains mustard seeds, powder, and liquid mustard. Breads, curries, marinades, meat items, salad dressing, sauces, and soups frequently contain it.



Fish

Some fish sauces, pizzas, relishes, salad dressings, stock cubes, and Worcestershire sauce all include this.





Sesame seed

Houmous, sesame oil, tahini, bread, breadsticks, and bread all include them (sesame paste).



Crustaceans

Crabs, lobster, prawns, and scampi are included in this. It is frequently present in shrimp paste that is used in Thai salads or curries.



Molluscs

This comprises squid, whelks, land snails, and mussels. It frequently appears in fish stews or oyster sauce as an ingredient.

That is why Snackit is an individual brand because we avoid from these ingredients and we try to establish an allergen free environment for our snack bar production. If you would like to purchase our Top 14 Allergen free snack bars, go to the webshop and check out our available snacks!











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