Allergens

How many main food allergens are there that most people are allergic to?

• 10

• 14

• 16

• 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 most common food allergens?

• Mustard

• Rice

• Soybeans

• Celery

What is the purpose of Natasha’s Law?

• To ban the use of certain allergens in food production

• To standardize food safety training across the EU

• To limit the amount of sulphites in food products

• To require allergen information on the packaging of every individual PPDS piece of food

What should staff do if they are unsure if a dish is safe for a customer with food allergies?

• Be honest with the consumer

• Guess and serve the dish

• Serve a different dish without checking

• Ignore the customer's concern

What is the main difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?

• A food allergy affects the digestive system only

• A food intolerance is caused by the immune system

• A food intolerance causes a rash

• A food allergy can trigger reactions around the entire body

How long can a food allergy reaction last?

• A few seconds

• Indefinitely

• A couple of minutes to several days

• Only a few hours

What should be included in a catering food allergy policy?

• A ban on all allergenic ingredients

• A list of all non-allergenic ingredients

• A suggestion for consumers to speak to a specific member of staff about allergens

• A list of all recipes without allergens

What is the primary cause of a food allergy?

• The body's immune system mistakes a protein in an ingredient for a threat

• The digestive system fails to process certain foods

• A lack of vitamins in the diet

• Overconsumption of a particular food