The 14 major food allergens are:
- Celery: This includes celery stalks, leaves, seeds, and the root. It is commonly found in celery salt, salads, some meat products, soups, and stock cubes.
- Cereals containing gluten: This includes wheat (such as spelt and khorasan wheat), rye, barley, and oats. Gluten is found in many bread, pasta, and baked goods.
- Crustaceans: Examples include crabs, prawns, lobsters, and shrimps.
- Eggs: This includes whole eggs, egg whites, and egg yolks.
- Fish: This includes all types of fish, such as tuna, salmon, cod, and shellfish.
- Lupin: This is a legume that is often found in flour, pasta, and bread.
- Milk: This includes cow's milk, goat's milk, and sheep's milk.
- Molluscs: This includes mussels, oysters, clams, and scallops.
- Mustard: This includes seeds, powder, and paste.
- Peanuts: This includes peanut butter and peanut oil.
- Sesame: This includes sesame seeds and sesame oil.
- Soybeans: This includes soy milk, tofu, and soy sauce.
- Sulphur dioxide and sulphites: These are commonly found in wine, dried fruits, and processed meats.
These 14 allergens are legally required to be listed on food labels in many countries.
