Issues in food allergy and intolerance, coeliac disease, gut disorders, eczema, 'free from' and all allergies and sensitivities
The Food and Drink Federation has just published guidance on ‘allergen free’ and vegan claims, with the stated aim of informing both the food industry and consumers of the difference between them and “to dispel any misunderstanding that a vegan…
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Last year Good Hemp de-fortified their hemp-based milk-replacement drink of calcium and vitamin D — a move met with frustration by some in the food allergy community, for whom the drink served as a key dairy free and allergen-safe alternative, as…
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News of the release of Galaxy‘s vegan chocolate range came in November and it was quickly announced Tesco would be the first to stock it. Three chocolate bars were launched — Smooth Orange, Caramelised Hazelnut, Caramel & Sea Salt. The…
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So, another large vegan launch — this time from supermarket giant Asda. I still have mixed feelings about Veganuary, and the vegan bandwagon on which we currently find ourselves, and how it is impacting free from and the lives of…
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Elmlea have launched two plant-based alternatives to its cream line. The vegan variants in both Single and Double are based on broad beans, and do not include any allergens in the ingredients, where you’ll also find rapeseed oil, coconut or…
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Honey is not vegan, according to the Vegan Society, and while a few people who describe themselves as vegan and avoid meat, fish, eggs and milk do allow themselves honey and other bee products, most do not. Others are allergic…
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Free from panettoni have hit the shelves! Here is a round-up of those I’ve found so far. There are gluten free, vegan, milk free and even nut free options available again this year, though sadly no ’14-free’ ones yet ……
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Periods in Italy for this second-generation Italian are always pleasure, but sometimes business too, as was the case this month, with a combined trip to see family members in north west Italy — including a visit with cousins to a…
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The death of 11-year-old Raffi Pownall due to milk-allergy induced anaphylaxis in June was another unbearable tragedy felt deeply throughout the allergy community. What made the case even more poignant and painful was the fact that it was the boy’s…
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Egg-free and wheat-free bread can be tricky to find as many of the new ‘wave’ of tasty gluten free breads — such as by Warburtons and Genius — contain egg, so finding one that ticks several boxes isn’t easy, and given…
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