Committed to allergen-free

At Kirsty’s, we understand that living with food allergies and intolerances can feel overwhelming. That is why everything we do is focused on making safe, delicious and nutritious food that you can trust.

We know first-hand how important it is to have confidence in the meals you choose. Our founder Kirsty started the business after her son was diagnosed with severe food allergies, so safety has always been at the heart of what we do

Step-by-step advice

Pre-plan

Plan your weekly menu to stay focused on what you need. Use apps to help you create a clear plan. Shopping in-store lets you check labels directly, unlike online shopping which gives you less control, as recipes may have changed.

Watch out for salts,sugars andsaturated fats

Not all free-from foods are the same. Whilst we strive to make our food as healthy as possible, some may contain more of these ingredients than others.

Read every label,every time
Always check the packagingwhen shopping. Responsible manufacturers should highlight allergen changes on the front of the pack, but this isn’t guaranteed.

Stress-free allergy shopping

Food allergies on packaging

Packaged foods must highlight 14 major allergens: dairy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, soya, gluten, fish, sesame, crustaceans, molluscs, lupin, sulphites, mustard, and celery. Ingredients must list the allergen clearly, e.g. Casein (Milk), Bulgar (Wheat). For loose or non-packaged foods, such as those in sandwich stores or bakeries, they don’t have to list allergens in full as long as the information is available.

‘May contain’ statements
These are voluntary statements, so their absence doesn’t always mean a product is safe from cross-contamination. Even if you or your child have eaten something before without a reaction, it could be contaminated in the future. Since allergens might be airborne or spread during production, it’s helpful to talk to the manufacturer to understand the level of risk.

Tips for parents

Here’s some advice following my own experiences…

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Find helpful resources here:

• The Anaphylaxis Campaign   

• AllergyUK

• The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI)

• Coeliac UK

Always improving
We are always looking for new ways to improve our processes and make life easier for those living with allergies. Whether we are developing new products, investing in new technology or supporting people at the start of their allergy journey, we are here to help you feel well, safe and excited about food again.
If you have any questions about allergens, our team is always happy to help. Just reach out to us through our contact page.

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