Lesson 1 of 3UK Level 2 Food Hygiene & The 14 Allergens
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The 14 Statutory UK Allergens & Dedicated Stations
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Mandatory Station Takeaways
- Allergen ingredients must NEVER come into direct or indirect contact with allergy-safe food.
- Brioche buns contain wheat and sesame; handle with dedicated purple allergy tongs.
- Never guess an ingredient: always consult the official Master Allergen Matrix.
### UK Mandatory Allergen Protocol
In the UK, restaurants are legally required to provide accurate information on the **14 major allergens**:
1. Celery
2. Cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats)
3. Crustaceans
4. Eggs
5. Fish
6. Lupin
7. Milk / Dairy
8. Molluscs
9. Mustard
10. Peanuts
11. Sesame seeds (critical: brioche buns & signature garnish)
12. Soya
13. Sulphur dioxide / Sulphites
14. Tree nuts
#### Wingbyte Cross-Contact Rules:
- **Gluten & Sesame Awareness**: Toasted brioche buns contain wheat and sesame seeds. Never use the same cutting board or tongs for gluten-free wrap preparation.
- **Dedicated Fryers**: We designate Fryer Vat #3 as gluten-free / allergen-segregated where applicable. Never drop breaded tenders into dedicated plain wing oil.
- **Hand Washing**: Wash hands for 20 seconds before handling any specially tagged allergy order.
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