05 · Where can allergens be found?

5. Where can allergens be found?

Allergens are not always found in the food that consumers can identify at a glance. They may be part of ingredients, prepared foods, sauces, seasonings, compound products, coatings, desserts, beverages or other products used during food preparation.

• Always check the current technical specification or label of the ingredient.
• Do not replace a brand or supplier without checking the composition again.
• Update recipes whenever an ingredient changes.
• Do not answer allergen questions from memory.
• Record changes that may affect consumer information.