Issues in food allergy and intolerance, coeliac disease, gut disorders, eczema, 'free from' and all allergies and sensitivities
New Gluten Labelling Guidance has been published today by the Food & Drink Federation — in partnership with Coeliac UK, the Anaphylaxis Campaign, and others — the aim of which is to “achieve greater consistency in how the presence of cereals…
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I once flagged up to acquaintances from various corners of the ‘free from’ industry the wrapping from a paleo bar bearing the expression “Free From Gluten”. The legally permitted term, according to legislation (see clause 44), is “Gluten Free”. As you…
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Jane Barringer tweeted this label from a packet of Yorkshire Crisps, Lamb and Mint flavour, recently and was, understandably, puzzled. How can a food be both ‘suitable for coeliacs’ and yet not ‘free from gluten’? Surely a contradiction? Yes, a…
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