Food Allergen Management Test

What is an Allergen?

• A usually harmless substance capable of triggering a response that starts in the immune system and results in an allergic reaction.

• A usually harmless substance capable of triggering a response that starts in the digestion system and results in an intolerance reaction.

• A usually harmless substance capable of triggering a response that starts in the immune system and results in malnutrition.

• A usually harmless substance capable of triggering a response that starts in the nervous system and results in malnutrition.

What are the difference between Food Allergy and Food Intolerance?

• Food Allergy is usually not life-threatening but Food Intolerance is life-threatening.

• Food Allergy is the less severe version of Food Intolerance.

• Food Allergy brings the syndromes within minutes of consuming even a small amount of the food; while Food Intolerance may not cause symptoms if the person eat just a small amount of the food.

• Food Allergy is the more severe version of Food Intolerance.

Below are the syndromes of food allergy, EXCEPT:

• Trouble in breathing

• Skin rashes

• Rapid pulse

• Fever

What are the food allergens as referred to Food Regulation 1985, Malaysia?

• Gluten, Nuts, Fish, Milk, Egg

• Wheat, Mustard, Soy, Egg, Peanut

• Gluten, Seafood, Soy, Milk, Egg

• Wheat, Seafood, Nuts, Sesame, Lupin

How many types of major allergens is currently regulated by USA?

• 8 types

• 9 types

• 10 types

• 12 types

How many types of major allergens is currently regulated by European Union (EU)?

• 12 types

• 13 types

• 14 types

• 17 types

Which of the following is NOT under “Tree Nut” category in allergen categorization?

• Pistachio

• Walnut

• Almond

• Peanut

For seafood, which of the following is NOT a category under allergen categorization?

• Fish

• Crustaceans

• Invertebrate

• Molluscs

We can find out the hidden source of food allergens in our raw materials using following ways, EXCEPT:

• Request product specification/ technical document from suppliers.

• Request a official Supplier Allergen Declaration Document from suppliers.

• Check for the information from the internet.

• Conduct allergen testing to the raw materials.

How can the allergen information in the coffee premix be labelled in the ingredient list of the product label?

• Sugar, creamer [containing milk protein] and instant coffee

• Sugar, creamer and instant coffee

• Sugar, dairy creamer and instant coffee

• Sugar, creamer [Irish cream cheese flavour] and instant coffee