ALLERGEN-FREE FOODS

Allergies and intolerances to certain foods can have a major impact on the lives of those who suffer from them. They can cause unpleasant symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems, shortness of breath, skin rashes and even serious health complications.

For this reason, it is crucial for people who suffer from food allergies or intolerances to be careful about the foods they consume. Allergen-free foods offer a safe and healthy alternative to ensure a varied diet without fear of negative health effects.

Allergen-free foods are specially developed for people who suffer from allergies or intolerances. They are free from the allergenic ingredients that can trigger these reactions, such as gluten, lactose, soy, nuts, eggs or fish. Allergen-free foods offer people with food intolerances or allergies the opportunity to eat a healthy and varied diet without having to forego the enjoyment of food.

It is important to stress that allergen-free does not mean a tasteless or uninteresting diet. Allergen-free foods can be just as delicious, varied and nutritious as conventional foods. There are a variety of allergen-free products on the market, covering all tastes, from sweet to savory, from crunchy to creamy.

Overall, it can be said that allergen-free foods are a healthy and safe alternative for people with food allergies or intolerances. They offer the opportunity to eat free from unpleasant symptoms and health complications while enjoying the pleasure of delicious and varied foods.

The 14 main allergen groups

Allergen labeling in menus & packaging

Allergen labeling makes life easier for allergy sufferers. The 14 most common triggers of allergies and intolerances must be labelled on packaging, menus and also on unpackaged foods (e.g. bread rolls) and snack dishes.

Overview of allergens

• Each of the allergens is assigned its own letter.
• Allergens that cause discomfort in many people include gluten (A), milk from mammals (G) and peanuts (E).

abbreviation allergen

• A - Gluten
• B - Crustaceans
• C - Poultry eggs
• D - Fish
• E - Peanuts
• F - Soybeans
• G - Milk of mammals
• H - Nuts
• L - Celery
• M - mustard
• N - sesame seeds
• O - sulfur oxide and sulfites
• P - Lupines
• R - Molluscs