Any food allergy is going to be a worry for children and adults alike over Christmas. The biggest thing that is important nowadays, is asking our guests if there are any allergies when the come to us for food. It’s easy to cater for allergy or intolerances if we know what they are. For me, I cannot have anything with almonds, hazelnuts or with high refined sugar. All the nice things !!!
Just Love Food wanted to find out what happens with cooking and possible allergies, and sent me this information, which might be helpful for some of you.
With 1 in 5 people in the UK suffering from a food allergy[1], and the rise of Brits having other dietary requirements to cater for, it can be a challenge when hosting friends and family over the festive period. Research from Just Love shows that 26% of children with allergies have had an allergic reaction when visiting a family members house, and 20% when visiting a friend’s house.
With so many social events over the Christmas period, it is not surprising that hosts find it difficult to cater for the allergy and other dietary needs of their guests.
Research from Just Love reveals that 99% of parents of children with allergies take additional steps to consider allergies when hosting Christmas events. 65% of parents ask guests for their allergies in advance, while 43% ensure they provide a variety of options to put on the table.
Bringing the nation together with inclusive celebrations year-round, Just Love provide cakes that can be enjoyed by everyone without sacrificing texture or flavour, meaning hosts won’t need to buy multiple dessert centrepieces this year.
Mike Woods, CEO and Founder of Just Love said: “Christmas celebrations are an important time of year, yet we know that a huge percentage of families will be catering for loved ones with allergies or specific dietary requirements.
To us, it’s our mission to bring people together with cake, ensuring inclusive celebrations can still take place and that people with food allergies and other dietary needs are not made to feel different or left out whatever the setting.”
Just Love want to make Christmas hosting easier for everyone, whether you’re catering for your own allergies and dietary requirements or for those joining you, festive celebrations should be enjoyed by all. Just Love cakes can be found on the Celebration Cake Aisle.
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[1] https://www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/statistics-and-figures/