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Allergens
Unit 303: Stocks, soups and sauces
PowerPoint presentation
Allergens
Unit 303: Stocks, soups and sauces
Introduction
Food allergens can be life-threatening and the only way people can manage a food allergy is to avoid the foods that make them ill.
Food allergens cannot be removed by cooking. That is why it’s essential to practise good kitchen hygiene, as well as careful separation, storage and labelling of ingredients when preparing food.
Types of allergen
Cereals containing gluten
Cereals such as wheat, rye, barley and oats contain gluten.
Some foods that may contain a cereal include:
flour
batter
breadcrumbs
breads
cakes
couscous
meat products
pasta
pastry
sauces
soups
fried foods which are dusted in flour.
Types of allergen
Crustaceans
Crustaceans are crabs, lobster, barnacles and shrimp and these are one of the 14 allergens. Ingredients to look out for include:
lobster meat
crab meat
prawns
scampi
shrimp paste
crayfish meat.
Types of allergen
Eggs
Eggs are often found in:
Cakes
Some meat products
Mayonnaise and its derivatives
Mousses
Pasta
Quiche
Sauces
Pastries or foods brushed or glazed with egg.
Types of allergen
Fish
You may find fish in:
fish sauce
pizza
relishes
salad dressing
stock cubes
Worcestershire sauce.
Types of allergen
Peanuts
Peanuts grow underground, which is why they are sometimes called groundnuts. Peanuts are often used as an ingredient in:
biscuits
cakes
curries
desserts
sauces
oils
flours.
Types of allergen
Soybeans
Soybeans (also known as soya beans) can often be found in:
bean curd
miso paste
textured soya protein
soya flour
tofu
ready-made desserts
ice cream
milk
meat products
sauces
vegetarian products.
Types of allergen
Milk
Milk is an ingredient used in many areas of the kitchen. It can be found in:
butter
cheese
cream
milk powders
yoghurt
foods brushed or glazed with milk
powdered soups
powdered sauces.
Types of allergen
Nuts
Nuts grow on trees, for example cashew, almonds and hazelnuts. They can be found in:
breads
biscuits
crackers
desserts
nut powders
stir-fried dishes
ice cream
marzipan (almond paste)
oils
sauces.
Types of allergen
Celery
This includes celery stalks, leaves, seeds and the root called celeriac. You can find celery in:
celery salt
salads
some meat products
soups
stocks
stock cubes.
Types of allergen
Sesame seeds
These seeds can often be found in:
bread
hamburger buns (sprinkled on top)
breadsticks
houmous
sesame oil
tahini
toasted and used in salads.
Types of allergen
Sulphites
Sulphites are an ingredient often present in:
raisins
dried apricots
prunes
meat products
soft drinks
vegetables
wine
beer.
Sulphite is also known as sulphur dioxide.
Types of allergen
Lupin
Lupin is a flower but it’s also found in:
flour
bread
pastries
pasta
pastries.
Types of allergen
Molluscs
These are invertebrates, usually with shells, and include:
mussels
land snails
squid
whelks.
They can also be found in:
oyster sauce
fish stews.
Types of allergen
Mustard
This can include mustard powder, mustard seeds and liquid mustard. These are often used in:
sauces
marinades
dressings
soups
curries.
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