Allergen Post test

How many named food allergens are there that must be declared if they are used as an ingredient in a food product?

• 10

• 14

• 9

• 5

Answer explanation

There are 14 allergens

Which one of the following allergens is often used to glaze food products?

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Under Natasha’s Law, which was introduced in October 2021, what are food businesses required to do?

• Re-label foods that are prepared and pre-packaged by suppliers with more information

• Label all fresh dairy products that they sell with a full list of ingredients

• Label all foods that they prepare and package on the premises with a full list of ingredients, highlighting any allergens contained

• Label all frozen foods on the premises with a full list of ingredients and allergens

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that is triggered by what?

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Which of these is a life-threatening symptom of anaphylaxis?

• Having itchy or raised skin

• Having trouble swallowing or speaking 

• Feeling nauseous

• Vomiting

Answer explanation

Anaphylaxis can cause the throat to close, resulting in trouble speaking, swallowing and breathing. This can be life-threatening.

What is food intolerance?

• A strong dislike of the texture of a food

• An unpleasant physical reaction to a food that is not caused by the immune system

• An unpleasant physical reaction to a food that is caused by the immune system

• A strong dislike of the flavour of a food

If your regular food supplier has substituted your delivery of pre-packaged lasagne for a different brand, what should you do?

• Accept the delivery without question as it was substituted like-for-like

• Reject the delivery and change the supplier

• Accept the delivery, ask for the ingredients list, and inform all staff of any changes

• Accept the delivery, ask for the ingredients list, and file it in your records without informing staff members

Which one is in the top 3 most common food allergens?

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 Which one is part of the immune system that causes all the symptoms you associate with allergies?

• Dopamine

• Norepinephrine

• Histamine

• Epinephrine

Which of the following ingredients is not on the list of 14 allergens that must be declared on food labels?

• Celery

• Sulphite

• Sesame

• Oil