Articles tagged with: allergy

What is your relationship with food and eating?

20 May 2020 by Guest post

Food allergy or intolerance? Here’s a handy hint

If you’re allergic to one of the allergens that have to be declared on food labels or have a particular food intolerance then you’re probably an avid reader of the fine print on food labels. However, there are times when this may not help you. Here’s a handy hint to help bridge that gap.

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Q. What do the “May contain traces” statements mean on food and can my allergic child have them?

26 February 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. What do the “May contain traces” statements mean on food and can my allergic child have them?

A. The statement 'May contain traces of ..." is put onto food labels when manufacturers believe that the food is at risk of...

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Product Review: COYO coconut yoghurt alternative

15 August 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Product Review: COYO coconut yoghurt alternative

COYO coconut milk yoghurt has been on my radar for a while. Being advertised as dairy free, vegan, soy free, gluten free, lactose...

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Read the May issue of the Foodwatch Newsletter now

14 May 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Read the May issue of the Foodwatch Newsletter now

May 13 – 19 is Food Allergy Awareness Week and so in this issue of the Foodwatch Newsletter we talk about food allergies – what...

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Product review: Lactose-free yoghurts side-by-side

21 August 2012 by Catherine Saxelby

Product review: Lactose-free yoghurts side-by-side

Ever felt overwhelmed when browsing the yoghurt section in your supermarket? There's so much to choose from - natural, flavoured,...

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