Food Allergies
A food allergy changes how you plan every meal out. Here you will find guidance on telling restaurant staff about an allergy, how allergen rules differ between the UK, EU and US, chef cards, nut and shellfish allergies, and the questions worth asking before you order.
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Shellfish Allergy: Myths and Facts
Is it about iodine? Does cooking help? Can you still eat fish? The common beliefs about shellfish allergies, checked against allergy specialist…
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Dining Out With a Nut Allergy
Follow one evening out from first phone call to the bill, with the questions and checks that matter at each step when…
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Allergy Chef Cards: How to Make and Use One
A small printed card can carry your allergy message from the table to the kitchen intact. Here is how to write one,…
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Major Food Allergens Compared: UK, EU and US
The UK and EU name 14 allergens, the US names nine. If you travel or eat imported food, the gaps between those…
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Food Allergy at a Restaurant: How to Tell the Staff
Telling a restaurant about an allergy is a conversation in several stages, not a single sentence. Here is how to make each…