ALLERGEN & ALLERGIES

What are allergies?

A food allergy is an immune system response to a food protein that the body mistakenly thinks is harmful. When an individual eats food containing that protein, the immune system releases massive amounts of chemicals, triggering symptoms that can affect a person's vital organs.

Symptoms can include hives, swelling, shortness of breath, vomiting, even heart failure. Untreated they can be fatal.

90% of allergy attacks are caused by milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, crustaceans and soy.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand says that adverse reactions to food additives occur in a small proportion of the population and intolerance does not depend on whether the food additive is derived from a natural or synthetic source.

At Casalare we restrict the use of food additives and allergens and use natural substitutes where possible in line with our ‘natural food’ preference.

Our HACCP Food Safety Program incorporates a comprehensive allergen management system including and not limited to Approved Supplier Program, Staff Training, Laboratory tests and Good Manufacturing Practices. All these measures are integral to avoiding cross-contamination.

http://www.allergyfacts.org.au

http://www.foodstandards.gov.au