14 MAJOR
FOOD ALLERGENS
Every Hospitality Professional Must Know
Guest safety starts with allergen awareness
Includes celery stalks, leaves, seeds and celeriac.
Found in soups, salads, stocks, seasonings.
Includes wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt and kamut.
Found in bread, pasta, cakes, pastries, beer, sauces.
Includes prawns, shrimp, crab, lobster and crayfish.
Found in seafood dishes, sauces, soups.
Includes eggs from all birds.
Found in bakery products, mayonnaise, desserts, sauces, pasta.
Includes all fish species and fish-derived products.
Found in seafood dishes, fish sauce, stocks.
A legume often used in flour and gluten-free products.
Found in bakery and specialty food items.
Includes milk, cream, butter, cheese, yogurt and dairy products.
Found in desserts, sauces, soups, baked goods.
Includes mussels, oysters, clams, scallops, squid and octopus.
Found in seafood dishes, soups, sauces.
Includes mustard seeds, powder and prepared mustard.
Found in dressings, marinades, sauces, curries.
Includes almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios, pecans, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts.
Found in desserts, snacks, sauces, baked goods.
Includes peanuts (groundnuts) and peanut-based products.
Found in peanut butter, sauces, desserts, snacks.
Includes sesame seeds, sesame oil and tahini.
Found in breads, Asian dishes, dressings, hummus.
Includes soybeans and soy-based products.
Found in soy sauce, tofu, soy milk, edamame, miso, processed foods.
Chemical preservatives used in some foods and drinks.
Found in dried fruits, wine, beer, vinegar, pickles, juices, processed foods.
Food allergies are medical conditions, not dietary preferences.
Accuracy, communication and care can save lives.
When in doubt, check. When unsure, ask. When alerted, act.
