Canada
Allergens
An estimated 2-4% of adults and 6% of children are now suffering from some type of food allergy.*
It can be difficult to create suitable dishes for customers with allergens. Here you will find tips to help you cater for these guests and provide the information they need.
What’s the difference between Food Allergy and Food Intolerance?
Food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks a food protein. Allergic reactions to foods vary in severity and can be potentially fatal.
Food intolerance is simply the body’s inability to digest a particular food, which is why it is important to be aware of common types of food intolerance, such as lactose intolerance.
Did you know? Many people think the terms food allergy and food intolerance mean the same thing; however, they do not. Food intolerance (e.g. lactose intolerance), unlike a food allergy, does not involve the immune system and is not life-threatening.
*www.eufic.org
