Learning about Food Labels:
After you have been diagnosed with a food allergy the only cure at present, is total avoidance of all products containing the allergen. Take time to check all food ingredients thoroughly, if you are unsure about the possible presence of your specific allergen in any foods you purchase and there is no advisory label, then it would be advisable to check the contents with the manufacturer.
After you have been diagnosed with a food allergy the only cure at present, is total avoidance of all products containing the allergen. Take time to check all food ingredients thoroughly, if you are unsure about the possible presence of your specific allergen in any foods you purchase and there is no advisory label, then it would be advisable to check the contents with the manufacturer.
Food Ingredients, Derivatives and Bi-products by Allergen:
Wheat and Gluten:
Source: http://www.sillyyak.co.uk/national_coeliac_awareness_day/hidden%20ingredients.html
Ingredients to avoid if dealing with a wheat and gluten allergy include:
Bulgar (cracked wheat, Durum Wheat, Einkorn Wheat, Rye Flour, Spelt Flour, Barley Flour, Caramel colouring (can contain barley), Cereal, Cereal protein, Glucose syrup, Kamut (pasta wheat), Dextrins (some contain wheat), Couscous, Fu (dried wheat gluten), Farina, Semolina, Pearl Barley, Glucose Syrup (some contain wheat starch), Mono + di glycerides (may contain wheat), Suet, Soy Sauce, Sodium Caseinate, Udon (wheat noodles), Triticale, Kibbled wheat, Rusk, Mustard powder.
Source: http://www.sillyyak.co.uk/national_coeliac_awareness_day/hidden%20ingredients.html
Ingredients to avoid if dealing with a wheat and gluten allergy include:
Bulgar (cracked wheat, Durum Wheat, Einkorn Wheat, Rye Flour, Spelt Flour, Barley Flour, Caramel colouring (can contain barley), Cereal, Cereal protein, Glucose syrup, Kamut (pasta wheat), Dextrins (some contain wheat), Couscous, Fu (dried wheat gluten), Farina, Semolina, Pearl Barley, Glucose Syrup (some contain wheat starch), Mono + di glycerides (may contain wheat), Suet, Soy Sauce, Sodium Caseinate, Udon (wheat noodles), Triticale, Kibbled wheat, Rusk, Mustard powder.
Soy Beans:
Sources:
http://www.missroben.com/id876.html
http://www.cyberdiet.com/modules/aa/diet_challenge/soy/label_soy.html
Soy is as an inexpensive vegetable filler, protein, oil, and texturizer. Soybeans find their way into many food. Soy may not be listed explicitly on the label, but rather by it's use. For example, hydrolyzed protein or margarine (that may contain soy) are listed instead. Like other food allergens, the oil of soy may contain soy protein and should also be avoided. Although soy may not always be listed on the label, in many cases it is. Careful reading of labels and ingredient lists on food packages is important to avoiding these potential allergens. If ingredients that are ambiguous, such as margarine, are listed on the label, it is best to avoid the product until the manufacturer verifies it's soy-free status.
Even with familiar brands, it is very important to read all labels carefully prior to buying or eating a food. Food manufacturers frequently change suppliers and ingredients. It is equally important to read labels when changing brands. Different brands of the same type of food may contain different ingredients. Review the list of common foods and ingredients containing soy protein and help take the guess work out of label reading. Keep this list handy, you never know when you will need to read a food label.
Edamame, miso, shoyu sauce, soy cheese, soy milk, soy miso, soy nut butter, soy nuts , soy sauce,
soy sprouts, bean sprouts, soy yogurt, soybean, soybean curd, tempeh, teriyaki sauce, tofu, bean curd,hydrolyzed soy protein, kinnoko flour, kyodofu, soy lecithin (often in chocolate), natto, okara, soy albumin, soy bran, soy concentrate, soy fiber, soy formula, soy grits, soy meal, soy oil, soy protein, soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, soybean flour, soy flour, soybean granules, soybean paste, supro, tamari, textured soy flour (TSF), textured soy protein (TSP), yakidofu, yuba.
Foods or ingredients that may contain soybulking agent, carob, emulsifier, guar gum, gum arabic, margarine (soy oil), mono or diglyceride,
natural flavoring, olean, protein extender, thickener, stabilizer, vegetable broth, vegetable gum,
vegetable oil (is usually a blend of soy and canola oil), vegetable starch, vitamin E (found in vitamins, as well as creams, shampoos, soaps etc.,), hydrolyzed plant protein, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP),
textured vegetable protein (TVP), modified food starch , Worcestershire sauce, monosodium glutamate (MSG), nondairy frozen desserts, xanthum gum, cellulose, carob bean gum.
Shellfish:
Source: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/UVAHealth/peds_allergy/shellfsh.cfm
A shellfish allergy is an abnormal response of the body to the proteins found in shellfish. In order to avoid foods that contain shellfish, it is important to read food labels. How to read a label for an shellfish-free diet:
Be sure to avoid foods that contain any of the following ingredients:
abolone, clam (cherrystone, littleneck, pismo, quahog), crab, crawfish, crayfish, ecrevisse, lobster, langouste, langousine, scampo, coral, tomalley, mussels, oyster, scallops, mollusks, shrimp, prawns, crevette, cockle, periwinkle, sea urchin.
http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
If you are allergic to Seafood, you need to check for the following:
Worcester sauce contains Anchovies. Worcester sauce is often found in pasta sauce, cocktails and Asian Food. Anchovies are also found on pizzas. Caesar salad dressing contains worcester sauce. Asian food may contain oyster sauce. Health Food products often contain fish oils such as cod liver oil, etc. It is important to check the ingredients on shampoos, conditioners and other skin care products incase of fish oils.
Food Additive 400 - Alginic Acid - thickener, vegetable gum; from seaweed.
Food Additive 401 - Sodium Alginate - Sodium salt of alginic acid.
ood Additive 402 - Potassium Alginate - potassium salt of alginic acid.
Food Additive 403 - Ammonium Alginate - Ammonium salt of alginic acid.
Food Additive 404 - Calcium Alginate - Calcium salt of alginic acid.
Food Additive 405 - Propylene Glycol Alginate - from seaweed.
Food Additive 406 - Agar - from seaweed.
Food Additive 407 - Carrageenan - from seaweed.
Food Additive 631 - Disodium Inosinate - Flavour enhancer from fish or meat.
Chicken nuggets/fingers can often be mistaken for fish nuggets/fingers. It is also important to avoid french fries from takeaway outlets that may be cooked in the same oil as the fish. Prawn chips or scampi fries.
Pet food for cats, dogs and fish, sometimes contain fish by products.
Eggs:
Source: http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/egg_allergy_diet.html
The following contain egg in them:
albumin, egg in any form (including whole egg, dried egg, powdered egg, egg solids, egg yolk, egg white, egg white solids, and egg substitute), globulin, livetin, lysozyme, ovalbumin, ovoglobulin (and any other ingredients that begin with the prefix "ovo," including ovomucin, ovomucoid, ovotransferrin, ovovitella, and ovovitellin), silici albuminate, Simplesse (a fat replacer), vitellin, silici albuminate,
Another ingredient, lecithin E322, is found naturally in eggs. But when it's used as a food additive, it's almost always made from soy. If you see this item on an ingredient list, contact the product's manufacturer to determine its source.
http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
Egg noodles, Milk puddings and custards, pavlova powder mix, macaroons, cake mixes (may instruct to add egg), doughnuts, some biscuits. Fancy pastry items eg: choux pastry in cream puffs, etc. Glazed rolls and bread, some icings, marzipan, etc. Hollandaise sauce, mayonnaise, tartare sauce, some salad dressings, commercial sauce mixes. Some soups, consommes, sausages. Dessert mixes, waffles, fancy ice creams, pancakes, pikelets. Omelettes, Quiche, meat loaf, meat jellies, marshmallows, meat moulds, meringues, spagetti and spanish creams. Whips and wines, (many wines are cleared with egg white).
Other products would include egg protein shampoo, laxative, Agarol.
Corn:
Source: http://allergies.about.com/cs/corn/a/aa053199.html
It is easy to avoid products like corn chips, corn tortillas, or corn flakes, but a majority of processed foods are made with corn syrup, cornstarch, or cornmeal.Many packaged cereals are sweetened with corn syrup. Spaghetti sauces, baked beans, canned soups, and most things found in a normal pantry, contain some corn-derived product. Read the labels. You will be amazed that even peanut butter, processed meats, imitation seafood, and imitation cheeses can contain corn derivatives.
Those who are allergic to corn need to avoid eating products that contain whole corn, corn flour, cornstarch, corn alcohol, corn gluten, corn sweetener, corn sugar, corn syrup, corn meal, corn oil, or popcorn. With this in mind, also watch out for the terms dextrose (also known as glucose or corn sugar), dextrin, dextrates, maltodextrin, caramel, or malt syrup on ingredient labels because they may also be sources of corn. Dextrose is used in cookies, ice cream and sports drinks. It is also found in crispy foods such as french fries, fish sticks, and potato puffs. Dextrin and maltodextrin, often made from corn starch, are used in sauces, dressings, and ice cream as thickening agents.
Commercial food producers often make caramel flavoring with corn syrup instead of cane or beet sugar. Corn is used in maple, nut, and root beer flavorings for ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods. Many soft drinks and fruit drinks contain corn syrup in the flavoring.Grits, hominy, maize, and marshmallows are also sources of corn. Corn starch is added to most confectioner's sugar and baking powders to keep them from caking or clumping. Corn may or may not be in food starch, modified food starch, vegetable gum, or vegetable starch. The manufacturer should be contacted if these terms appear on an ingredients label to see if corn is a factor. Also distilled white vinegar, bleached white flour, and iodized table salt may contain corn.
Other Products That Contain Corn
Food products are not the only products that contain corn. Sometimes corn oil is used in emollient creams and tooth pastes. Corn syrup is often used as a texturizier and carrying agent in cosmetics. Did you know that corn is used in adhesives for envelopes, stamps, and stickers? Also plastic wrap, paper cups, and paper plates can be coated with corn oil. Other possible hidden sources of corn are aspirin, lozenges, oitments, suppositories, vitamins, laxatives, bath powders, and capsules. Most solid or liquid medications contain corn starch or corn syrup. It is best to read all product labels. If in doubt about the corn content, then write to the manufacturer and ask if corn is an ingredient.
Milk:
Source: http://allergies.about.com/cs/milk/a/aa082399.html
These ingredients may contain milk protein - ammonium, butter, artificial butter, butter solids/fat, calcium, caramel color, caramel flavoring, casein, caseinate, ammonium caseinate, calcium caseinate, hydrolyzed casein, iron caseinate, magnesium caseinate, potassium caseinate, rennet casein, sodium caseinate, sodium caseinate solids, zinc caseinate, cheese, cream, curds, flavoring, high protein flour, lactate, lactic acid, lactalbumin, lactalbumin phosphate, lactoferrin, lactaglobulin, lactose, magnesium, margarine, milk, buttermilk, milk derivative, milk fat, milk protein, milk solids, skim milk, powdered milk, dried milk, dry milk solids, sour milk solids, hydrolyzed milk protein, natural flavoring, Opta (fat replacer), Simplesse (fat replacer), sour cream solids, whey, delactosed whey, demineralized whey, whey protein concentrate, whey powder, and yogurt.
Be aware that "non-dairy" products may contain casein.
http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
If you are allergic to Milk, you need to check for the following:
Whey, Whey powder, Whey solids, Lactose, Casein, Caseinates, Non-milk fat, milk powder, cream, sour cream, yoghurt, rennet, cheese, cheese spread, cottage cheese. Custard, cakes, milk puddings and other desserts. Hot chocolate drinks and milk shakes.
Be aware that a "D" on food products indicates a dairy/milk ingredient is present. The "D" may stand alone and not necessarily be found under the familiar "ingredients" tag on the product. In America caramel colouring and flavourings are made out of burnt lactose and "Natural Flavourings" can be milk based. Take extra precaution investigating food products with these ingredients if you have a milk allergy. A lot of Soya Cheeses contain milk protein in the form of casein. Check the small print on all soy products - even if marked as dairy/milk free.
Soy Free, Milk Free Sour Dough Bread Soy Free, Milk Free Bread rolls NEW
Peanuts:
Source: http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
If you are allergic to peanuts and other nuts, you need to check for the following:
Peanut butter, Mixed nuts, crushed nuts in sauces. Asian foods eg; Satay, Indonesian and Thai Foods. Pesto is an Italian sauce made with nuts. Arachis is an alternative terms for peanut. Marzipan is a paste of ground almonds and sugar. Health Food confectionery bars. ALL cakes and pastries with unknown ingredients, particularly "health cakes" such as carrot cake, pumpkin cake or pie, fruit and nut rolls etc. Biscuits, other than plain, sweet or savoury, (especially chocolate coated), need to be thoroughly checked.
Bouillon and worcestershire sauce both contain nuts on occasion. Confectionery such as praline and nougat are nut products. Muesli and fruited breakfast cereals. Ingredients need to be checked on all breakfast cereals.
Chocolate, particulary compounded, as in Easter Eggs, health food bars, fancy and imported chocolates. Vegetarian dishes. Salads and salad dressings. Ice cream and desserts. Amaretto alcoholic drink used in cocktails. Frangelico alcoholic drink is made from nuts sometimes used in desserts. Gravy (apparently peanut butter is used as a shortening or oil in some recipes for gravy or sauce.
Other products would include shampoos, shaving creams and health care products that may contain peanut and almond oil. Sunscreen lotion may contain peanut oil. Some brands of lipsticks and foundations may contain nuts. Loramine Wax and Peanutamide are alternative terms for peanut and may be used in some cosmetics.
Prometrium, a pure progesterone taken for menopause should not be taken by women with a peanut allergy, as it is made from peanut.
Visiting farms, wildlife parks or even feeding your pet bird at home need attention. Some animal/bird feed contain peanuts and other nuts - Check animal food.
http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
If you are allergic to other ingredients, you need to check for the following:
Sesame Seeds:
Sesame seeds on bread or rolls,
Tahini paste,
Hummus,
Halva,
Food Additive 306 - Tocopherols concentrate, mixed - antioxidant;
vitamin E, extracted from beans, seeds or leaves.
Sometimes sesame seed are found in Chinese stir fry oils and Aqua Libra.
Food Additives, Fruit and Citric Acid:
Vitamin C Tablets,
Food Additive 200 - Sorbic Acid - preservative; synthetic, but occurs in some fruit,
Food Additive 201 - Sodium Sorbate - preservative; synthetic, from sorbic acid.
Food Additive 202 - Potassium Sorbate - synthetic, from sorbic acid,
Food Additive 203 - Calcium Sorbate - preservative; synthetic, from sorbic acid.
Food Additive 330 - Citric Acid - food acid; occurs naturally in citrus fruit. Food Additive 331 - Sodium Citrates - salt of citric acid.
Food Additive 332 - Potassium Citrate - sodium salt of citric acid. Food Additive 333 - Calcium Citrates - salt of citric acid.
Food Additive 334 - Tartaric Acid - food acid; occurs naturally in fruit.
Other additives of Tartaric acid include 335, 336 & 337
Tomatoes:
Food Additive 160d - Lycopene - Colour from tomatoes.
Italian Food including pizzas and pasta sauce.
Salads and hamburgers, etc.
Rice:
Source: http://allergies.about.com/cs/food/a/aa070300a.htm
It is a common belief that rice is a hypoallergenic food. This means it has a low incidence of causing allergic reactions. This does not mean an allergic reaction will never occur. Allergic reactions to rice can be caused by ingesting it or inhaling its pollen. Rice is a member of the grass family, therefore its pollen does become airborne even though it is mainly self-pollinated. Rice can cause hay fever symptoms in areas where rice is grown commercially. Many studies have been done on rice sensitivity. One in particular showed rice sensitivity was six times higher in adults than in children. It is also possible that those who are allergic to rice may also react to the following because they are members of the same botanical family: Barley, corn, durum wheat, grass pollen, oats, rye, soybean, triticale, wheat.
Sources:
http://www.missroben.com/id876.html
http://www.cyberdiet.com/modules/aa/diet_challenge/soy/label_soy.html
Soy is as an inexpensive vegetable filler, protein, oil, and texturizer. Soybeans find their way into many food. Soy may not be listed explicitly on the label, but rather by it's use. For example, hydrolyzed protein or margarine (that may contain soy) are listed instead. Like other food allergens, the oil of soy may contain soy protein and should also be avoided. Although soy may not always be listed on the label, in many cases it is. Careful reading of labels and ingredient lists on food packages is important to avoiding these potential allergens. If ingredients that are ambiguous, such as margarine, are listed on the label, it is best to avoid the product until the manufacturer verifies it's soy-free status.
Even with familiar brands, it is very important to read all labels carefully prior to buying or eating a food. Food manufacturers frequently change suppliers and ingredients. It is equally important to read labels when changing brands. Different brands of the same type of food may contain different ingredients. Review the list of common foods and ingredients containing soy protein and help take the guess work out of label reading. Keep this list handy, you never know when you will need to read a food label.
Edamame, miso, shoyu sauce, soy cheese, soy milk, soy miso, soy nut butter, soy nuts , soy sauce,
soy sprouts, bean sprouts, soy yogurt, soybean, soybean curd, tempeh, teriyaki sauce, tofu, bean curd,hydrolyzed soy protein, kinnoko flour, kyodofu, soy lecithin (often in chocolate), natto, okara, soy albumin, soy bran, soy concentrate, soy fiber, soy formula, soy grits, soy meal, soy oil, soy protein, soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, soybean flour, soy flour, soybean granules, soybean paste, supro, tamari, textured soy flour (TSF), textured soy protein (TSP), yakidofu, yuba.
Foods or ingredients that may contain soybulking agent, carob, emulsifier, guar gum, gum arabic, margarine (soy oil), mono or diglyceride,
natural flavoring, olean, protein extender, thickener, stabilizer, vegetable broth, vegetable gum,
vegetable oil (is usually a blend of soy and canola oil), vegetable starch, vitamin E (found in vitamins, as well as creams, shampoos, soaps etc.,), hydrolyzed plant protein, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP),
textured vegetable protein (TVP), modified food starch , Worcestershire sauce, monosodium glutamate (MSG), nondairy frozen desserts, xanthum gum, cellulose, carob bean gum.
Shellfish:
Source: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/UVAHealth/peds_allergy/shellfsh.cfm
A shellfish allergy is an abnormal response of the body to the proteins found in shellfish. In order to avoid foods that contain shellfish, it is important to read food labels. How to read a label for an shellfish-free diet:
Be sure to avoid foods that contain any of the following ingredients:
abolone, clam (cherrystone, littleneck, pismo, quahog), crab, crawfish, crayfish, ecrevisse, lobster, langouste, langousine, scampo, coral, tomalley, mussels, oyster, scallops, mollusks, shrimp, prawns, crevette, cockle, periwinkle, sea urchin.
http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
If you are allergic to Seafood, you need to check for the following:
Worcester sauce contains Anchovies. Worcester sauce is often found in pasta sauce, cocktails and Asian Food. Anchovies are also found on pizzas. Caesar salad dressing contains worcester sauce. Asian food may contain oyster sauce. Health Food products often contain fish oils such as cod liver oil, etc. It is important to check the ingredients on shampoos, conditioners and other skin care products incase of fish oils.
Food Additive 400 - Alginic Acid - thickener, vegetable gum; from seaweed.
Food Additive 401 - Sodium Alginate - Sodium salt of alginic acid.
ood Additive 402 - Potassium Alginate - potassium salt of alginic acid.
Food Additive 403 - Ammonium Alginate - Ammonium salt of alginic acid.
Food Additive 404 - Calcium Alginate - Calcium salt of alginic acid.
Food Additive 405 - Propylene Glycol Alginate - from seaweed.
Food Additive 406 - Agar - from seaweed.
Food Additive 407 - Carrageenan - from seaweed.
Food Additive 631 - Disodium Inosinate - Flavour enhancer from fish or meat.
Chicken nuggets/fingers can often be mistaken for fish nuggets/fingers. It is also important to avoid french fries from takeaway outlets that may be cooked in the same oil as the fish. Prawn chips or scampi fries.
Pet food for cats, dogs and fish, sometimes contain fish by products.
Eggs:
Source: http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/egg_allergy_diet.html
The following contain egg in them:
albumin, egg in any form (including whole egg, dried egg, powdered egg, egg solids, egg yolk, egg white, egg white solids, and egg substitute), globulin, livetin, lysozyme, ovalbumin, ovoglobulin (and any other ingredients that begin with the prefix "ovo," including ovomucin, ovomucoid, ovotransferrin, ovovitella, and ovovitellin), silici albuminate, Simplesse (a fat replacer), vitellin, silici albuminate,
Another ingredient, lecithin E322, is found naturally in eggs. But when it's used as a food additive, it's almost always made from soy. If you see this item on an ingredient list, contact the product's manufacturer to determine its source.
http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
Egg noodles, Milk puddings and custards, pavlova powder mix, macaroons, cake mixes (may instruct to add egg), doughnuts, some biscuits. Fancy pastry items eg: choux pastry in cream puffs, etc. Glazed rolls and bread, some icings, marzipan, etc. Hollandaise sauce, mayonnaise, tartare sauce, some salad dressings, commercial sauce mixes. Some soups, consommes, sausages. Dessert mixes, waffles, fancy ice creams, pancakes, pikelets. Omelettes, Quiche, meat loaf, meat jellies, marshmallows, meat moulds, meringues, spagetti and spanish creams. Whips and wines, (many wines are cleared with egg white).
Other products would include egg protein shampoo, laxative, Agarol.
Corn:
Source: http://allergies.about.com/cs/corn/a/aa053199.html
It is easy to avoid products like corn chips, corn tortillas, or corn flakes, but a majority of processed foods are made with corn syrup, cornstarch, or cornmeal.Many packaged cereals are sweetened with corn syrup. Spaghetti sauces, baked beans, canned soups, and most things found in a normal pantry, contain some corn-derived product. Read the labels. You will be amazed that even peanut butter, processed meats, imitation seafood, and imitation cheeses can contain corn derivatives.
Those who are allergic to corn need to avoid eating products that contain whole corn, corn flour, cornstarch, corn alcohol, corn gluten, corn sweetener, corn sugar, corn syrup, corn meal, corn oil, or popcorn. With this in mind, also watch out for the terms dextrose (also known as glucose or corn sugar), dextrin, dextrates, maltodextrin, caramel, or malt syrup on ingredient labels because they may also be sources of corn. Dextrose is used in cookies, ice cream and sports drinks. It is also found in crispy foods such as french fries, fish sticks, and potato puffs. Dextrin and maltodextrin, often made from corn starch, are used in sauces, dressings, and ice cream as thickening agents.
Commercial food producers often make caramel flavoring with corn syrup instead of cane or beet sugar. Corn is used in maple, nut, and root beer flavorings for ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods. Many soft drinks and fruit drinks contain corn syrup in the flavoring.Grits, hominy, maize, and marshmallows are also sources of corn. Corn starch is added to most confectioner's sugar and baking powders to keep them from caking or clumping. Corn may or may not be in food starch, modified food starch, vegetable gum, or vegetable starch. The manufacturer should be contacted if these terms appear on an ingredients label to see if corn is a factor. Also distilled white vinegar, bleached white flour, and iodized table salt may contain corn.
Other Products That Contain Corn
Food products are not the only products that contain corn. Sometimes corn oil is used in emollient creams and tooth pastes. Corn syrup is often used as a texturizier and carrying agent in cosmetics. Did you know that corn is used in adhesives for envelopes, stamps, and stickers? Also plastic wrap, paper cups, and paper plates can be coated with corn oil. Other possible hidden sources of corn are aspirin, lozenges, oitments, suppositories, vitamins, laxatives, bath powders, and capsules. Most solid or liquid medications contain corn starch or corn syrup. It is best to read all product labels. If in doubt about the corn content, then write to the manufacturer and ask if corn is an ingredient.
Milk:
Source: http://allergies.about.com/cs/milk/a/aa082399.html
These ingredients may contain milk protein - ammonium, butter, artificial butter, butter solids/fat, calcium, caramel color, caramel flavoring, casein, caseinate, ammonium caseinate, calcium caseinate, hydrolyzed casein, iron caseinate, magnesium caseinate, potassium caseinate, rennet casein, sodium caseinate, sodium caseinate solids, zinc caseinate, cheese, cream, curds, flavoring, high protein flour, lactate, lactic acid, lactalbumin, lactalbumin phosphate, lactoferrin, lactaglobulin, lactose, magnesium, margarine, milk, buttermilk, milk derivative, milk fat, milk protein, milk solids, skim milk, powdered milk, dried milk, dry milk solids, sour milk solids, hydrolyzed milk protein, natural flavoring, Opta (fat replacer), Simplesse (fat replacer), sour cream solids, whey, delactosed whey, demineralized whey, whey protein concentrate, whey powder, and yogurt.
Be aware that "non-dairy" products may contain casein.
http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
If you are allergic to Milk, you need to check for the following:
Whey, Whey powder, Whey solids, Lactose, Casein, Caseinates, Non-milk fat, milk powder, cream, sour cream, yoghurt, rennet, cheese, cheese spread, cottage cheese. Custard, cakes, milk puddings and other desserts. Hot chocolate drinks and milk shakes.
Be aware that a "D" on food products indicates a dairy/milk ingredient is present. The "D" may stand alone and not necessarily be found under the familiar "ingredients" tag on the product. In America caramel colouring and flavourings are made out of burnt lactose and "Natural Flavourings" can be milk based. Take extra precaution investigating food products with these ingredients if you have a milk allergy. A lot of Soya Cheeses contain milk protein in the form of casein. Check the small print on all soy products - even if marked as dairy/milk free.
Soy Free, Milk Free Sour Dough Bread Soy Free, Milk Free Bread rolls NEW
Peanuts:
Source: http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
If you are allergic to peanuts and other nuts, you need to check for the following:
Peanut butter, Mixed nuts, crushed nuts in sauces. Asian foods eg; Satay, Indonesian and Thai Foods. Pesto is an Italian sauce made with nuts. Arachis is an alternative terms for peanut. Marzipan is a paste of ground almonds and sugar. Health Food confectionery bars. ALL cakes and pastries with unknown ingredients, particularly "health cakes" such as carrot cake, pumpkin cake or pie, fruit and nut rolls etc. Biscuits, other than plain, sweet or savoury, (especially chocolate coated), need to be thoroughly checked.
Bouillon and worcestershire sauce both contain nuts on occasion. Confectionery such as praline and nougat are nut products. Muesli and fruited breakfast cereals. Ingredients need to be checked on all breakfast cereals.
Chocolate, particulary compounded, as in Easter Eggs, health food bars, fancy and imported chocolates. Vegetarian dishes. Salads and salad dressings. Ice cream and desserts. Amaretto alcoholic drink used in cocktails. Frangelico alcoholic drink is made from nuts sometimes used in desserts. Gravy (apparently peanut butter is used as a shortening or oil in some recipes for gravy or sauce.
Other products would include shampoos, shaving creams and health care products that may contain peanut and almond oil. Sunscreen lotion may contain peanut oil. Some brands of lipsticks and foundations may contain nuts. Loramine Wax and Peanutamide are alternative terms for peanut and may be used in some cosmetics.
Prometrium, a pure progesterone taken for menopause should not be taken by women with a peanut allergy, as it is made from peanut.
Visiting farms, wildlife parks or even feeding your pet bird at home need attention. Some animal/bird feed contain peanuts and other nuts - Check animal food.
http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/label.html
If you are allergic to other ingredients, you need to check for the following:
Sesame Seeds:
Sesame seeds on bread or rolls,
Tahini paste,
Hummus,
Halva,
Food Additive 306 - Tocopherols concentrate, mixed - antioxidant;
vitamin E, extracted from beans, seeds or leaves.
Sometimes sesame seed are found in Chinese stir fry oils and Aqua Libra.
Food Additives, Fruit and Citric Acid:
Vitamin C Tablets,
Food Additive 200 - Sorbic Acid - preservative; synthetic, but occurs in some fruit,
Food Additive 201 - Sodium Sorbate - preservative; synthetic, from sorbic acid.
Food Additive 202 - Potassium Sorbate - synthetic, from sorbic acid,
Food Additive 203 - Calcium Sorbate - preservative; synthetic, from sorbic acid.
Food Additive 330 - Citric Acid - food acid; occurs naturally in citrus fruit. Food Additive 331 - Sodium Citrates - salt of citric acid.
Food Additive 332 - Potassium Citrate - sodium salt of citric acid. Food Additive 333 - Calcium Citrates - salt of citric acid.
Food Additive 334 - Tartaric Acid - food acid; occurs naturally in fruit.
Other additives of Tartaric acid include 335, 336 & 337
Tomatoes:
Food Additive 160d - Lycopene - Colour from tomatoes.
Italian Food including pizzas and pasta sauce.
Salads and hamburgers, etc.
Rice:
Source: http://allergies.about.com/cs/food/a/aa070300a.htm
It is a common belief that rice is a hypoallergenic food. This means it has a low incidence of causing allergic reactions. This does not mean an allergic reaction will never occur. Allergic reactions to rice can be caused by ingesting it or inhaling its pollen. Rice is a member of the grass family, therefore its pollen does become airborne even though it is mainly self-pollinated. Rice can cause hay fever symptoms in areas where rice is grown commercially. Many studies have been done on rice sensitivity. One in particular showed rice sensitivity was six times higher in adults than in children. It is also possible that those who are allergic to rice may also react to the following because they are members of the same botanical family: Barley, corn, durum wheat, grass pollen, oats, rye, soybean, triticale, wheat.
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