AllergyMaking sense of food allergy and intolerance

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Shopping for a food allergy or intoleranceIf you suspect you have a food allergy or intolerance, it is important you are diagnosed correctly by a doctor and referred to a registered dietitian for expert advice on how to manage your diet to meet all your nutritional needs.

What is a food allergy? Food allergies involve the body’s immune system. The body reacts to certain allergens in food by producing antibodies, which can cause immediate and severe symptoms such as swollen lips or eyes, vomiting, skin hives and, in the most extreme cases, difficulty breathing and a severe fall in blood pressure (anaphylactic shock). Examples of foods that may cause an allergic reaction include nuts, peanuts, fish, crustaceans and molluscs, eggs, milk, wheat and soya.

We don’t think there’s any reason why you should miss out on tasty, tempting foods. Foods in the

freefrom range have been specifically developed for those who are excluding gluten, wheat and/or milk from their diet. It is suitable for people with

a wheat allergy and most products are also suitable for people avoiding milk or lactose.

Always check the ingredients list to make sure the freefrom product is suitable for you.

What is a food intolerance?This does not normally involve the immune system, and symptoms may not be as immediate or severe as in food allergies. Symptoms may include headache, fatigue and digestive problems. An example is lactose intolerance, in which sufferers cannot digest the sugar in milk. Food intolerance is harder to diagnose than an allergy. The only reliable way to diagnose it is to cut out the suspected food from the diet to see if symptoms get better. If symptoms improve, the food should be reintroduced and monitored for signs of the symptoms returning. This process should only take place under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

Some of the products in the freefrom range

Sainsbury’s freefrom range – making shopping easier!

l breakfast cereals l a variety of breads

and bakery items l pasta in various shapes l soups and cooking

sauces

l cakes, biscuits and muffins

l seasonal favouritesl frozen meals

Our range includes:

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Shopping for a food allergy or intoleranceIf you suspect you have a food allergy or intolerance, it is important you are diagnosed correctly by a doctor and referred to a registered dietitian for expert advice on how to manage your diet to meet all your nutritional needs.

What is a food allergy? Food allergies involve the body’s immune system. The body reacts to certain allergens in food by producing antibodies, which can cause immediate and severe symptoms such as swollen lips or eyes, vomiting, skin hives and, in the most extreme cases, difficulty breathing and a severe fall in blood pressure (anaphylactic shock). Examples of foods that may cause an allergic reaction include nuts, peanuts, fish, crustaceans and molluscs, eggs, milk, wheat and soya.

We don’t think there’s any reason why you should miss out on tasty, tempting foods. Foods in the

freefrom range have been specifically developed for those who are excluding gluten, wheat and/or milk from their diet. It is suitable for people with

a wheat allergy and most products are also suitable for people avoiding milk or lactose.

Always check the ingredients list to make sure the freefrom product is suitable for you.

What is a food intolerance?This does not normally involve the immune system, and symptoms may not be as immediate or severe as in food allergies. Symptoms may include headache, fatigue and digestive problems. An example is lactose intolerance, in which sufferers cannot digest the sugar in milk. Food intolerance is harder to diagnose than an allergy. The only reliable way to diagnose it is to cut out the suspected food from the diet to see if symptoms get better. If symptoms improve, the food should be reintroduced and monitored for signs of the symptoms returning. This process should only take place under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

Some of the products in the freefrom range

Sainsbury’s freefrom range – making shopping easier!

l breakfast cereals l a variety of breads

and bakery items l pasta in various shapes l soups and cooking

sauces

l cakes, biscuits and muffins

l seasonal favouritesl frozen meals

Our range includes:

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Sainsbury’s product guidance listsWe’ve identifi ed thousands of our products that do not contain certain allergens in the recipe and for which we have effectively controlled the risk of cross-contamination with those allergens. Lists of these products are available for people avoiding the following allergens:

These lists are updated monthly and are free to download from our website at sainsburys.co.uk/product-guidance-lists. Alternatively, visit the Customer Service desk in store or call our Careline on 0800 636 262 to request a copy. For people who need to avoid more than one allergen we offer tailor-made lists.

Dishes made with products in our freefrom range

● gluten ● wheat gluten ● milk ● egg ● soya● sesame seeds ● peanuts ● nuts● crustaceans

and molluscs● fi sh

Combined lists of:● milk and

gluten ● vegetarian

and gluten ● egg, peanuts

and nuts● peanuts and

nuts ● milk and eggs

You can live well for less than you thought at Sainsbury’s. Based on price perception data March 2014. For more information go to sainsburys.co.uk/livewellforless

Tips for shopping, storage and foodpreparation at homeIf you have been diagnosed with an allergy or intolerance, it’s essential you take care to avoid cross-contamination with the allergen.

Shopping for foodWhen you buy food for yourself, or for someone with a food allergy, you will need to:● Check the ingredients to

ensure the product does not contain the allergen that the person is allergic to.

● The allergen will be in bold in the ingredients list.

● Check the allergy advice panel for cross-contamination risk.

● Obtain one of our product guidance lists to help you shop.

Preparing food● To ensure you avoid

contamination between foods, store products containing allergens separately in closed containers.

● Wash hands thoroughly before preparing food.

● Wash cooking equipment thoroughly with hot soapy water, including worktops, chopping boards, bowls,pans, tins and utensils.

● Do not reuse oil to cookfood in.

Sainsbury’s product

You can live well for less than you thought at Sainsbury’s. Based on price perception data March 2014.

before preparing food.● Wash cooking equipment

thoroughly with hot soapy water, including worktops, chopping boards, bowls,pans, tins and utensils.

● Do not reuse oil to cookfood in.

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Useful websitesFor information on severe food allergy including peanut allergy, visit The Anaphylaxis Campaign: www.anaphylaxis.org.uk For information on allergy and intolerances, visit Allergy UK:www.allergyuk.org For information on eating well, visit NHS Live Well:www.nhs.uk/livewell For information on nutrition and health, visit www.sainsburys.co.uk/freefrom

This information is a guide only and should not replace advice given by your healthcare professional. Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd, 33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT. All items subject to availability. Some items available in larger stores only. PA768256

Cross-contaminationWhere we believe that there is a real risk of a product having come into contact with allergens that could put a customer with an allergy at risk, one of the above phrases is used in the allergy advice panel.

The allergens that appear in the ingredients list are: peanuts, nuts, sesame, crustaceans (previously labelled as shellfi sh), fi sh, milk, egg, celery, mustard, wheat, rye, barley, oat, spelt, kamut®, soya, sulphites, molluscs.

A-DAY

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A-DAY2OF5

A-DAY3OF5

A-DAY

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cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

Allergy advice Contains nuts, milk and wheat gluten.

Allergy advice Contains nuts, milk and wheat gluten. Not suitable for sesame, egg or soya allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods.

200045g

230g90g70g20g24g6g

2.4g

180024g

220g85g70g20g15g4g

1.4g

Energy kJEnergy kcalProteinCarbohydrateof which sugarsFatof which saturatesFibreSaltof which sodium

GDAs = Adult Guideline Daily Amounts are based on an average female. GDAs are guidelines and personal requirements vary depending on age, gender, weight and activity levels.

Nutrition GDATypical values per 100g per 1/2 pack % adult GDA

per pack (150g)adult children

(5-10 yrs)

25.3%0.0%9.9%

23.4%15.3%

26.8%72.5%21.0%15.0%

317564

nil64.8g

9.6g21.1g9.5g17.4g1.10g

0.36g

6241128

nil129.6g

19.2g42.2g

19g5.8g

2.20g0.12g

Great to know

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

20mm 16mm

8.8mm

11mm

Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

A-DAY

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A-DAY2OF5

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A-DAY

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cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

Allergy advice Contains nuts, milk and wheat gluten. Allergy advice Contains nuts, milk and wheat gluten. Not suitable for sesame, egg or soya allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods.

200045g

230g90g70g20g24g6g

2.4g

180024g

220g85g70g20g15g4g

1.4g

Energy kJEnergy kcalProteinCarbohydrateof which sugarsFatof which saturatesFibreSaltof which sodiumGDAs = Adult Guideline Daily Amounts are based on an average

female. GDAs are guidelines and personal requirements vary depending on age, gender, weight and activity levels.

Nutrition

GDATypical values per 100g per 1/2 pack % adult GDA

per pack (150g)adult children

(5-10 yrs)

25.3%0.0%9.9%

23.4%15.3%

26.8%72.5%21.0%15.0%

317564

nil64.8g

9.6g21.1g9.5g

17.4g1.10g

0.36g

6241128

nil129.6g19.2g

42.2g19g

5.8g2.20g0.12g

Great to know

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

20mm 16mm

8.8mm

11mmA-DAY

1/2OF5A-DAY1OF5

A-DAY2OF5

A-DAY3OF5

A-DAY

1/2OF5A-DAY1OF5

A-DAY2OF5

A-DAY3OF5

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

Allergy advice Contains nuts, milk and wheat gluten. Allergy advice Contains nuts, milk and wheat gluten. Not suitable for sesame, egg or soya allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods.

200045g

230g90g70g20g24g6g

2.4g

180024g

220g85g70g20g15g4g

1.4g

Energy kJEnergy kcalProteinCarbohydrateof which sugarsFatof which saturatesFibreSaltof which sodiumGDAs = Adult Guideline Daily Amounts are based on an average

female. GDAs are guidelines and personal requirements vary depending on age, gender, weight and activity levels.

Nutrition

GDATypical values per 100g per 1/2 pack % adult GDA

per pack (150g)adult children

(5-10 yrs)

25.3%0.0%9.9%

23.4%15.3%

26.8%72.5%21.0%15.0%

317564

nil64.8g

9.6g21.1g9.5g

17.4g1.10g

0.36g

6241128

nil129.6g19.2g

42.2g19g

5.8g2.20g0.12g

Great to know

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

20mm 16mm

8.8mm

11mm

Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Also, not suitable for customers with an allergy to egg, milk or peanuts due to manufacturing methods.Allergy advice: Not suitable for customers with an allergy

to egg, milk or peanuts due to manufacturing methods.

Our ingredients:

Yogurt (Cows’ Milk), Timperley Rhubarb (18%), Whipping Cream

(Cows’ Milk) (12%), Sugar, Malinova Rhubarb (5%), Orange Juice,

Cornfl our, Lemon Juice.

Allergy advice

For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

Also not suitable for customers with an allergy to egg

or peanuts due to manufacturing methods.

A-DAY

1/2OF5A-DAY1OF5

A-DAY2OF5

A-DAY3OF5

A-DAY

1/2OF5A-DAY1OF5

A-DAY2OF5

A-DAY3OF5

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

Allergy advice Contains nuts, milk and wheat gluten.Allergy advice Contains nuts, milk and wheat gluten. Not suitable for sesame,

egg or soya allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods.

200045g

230g90g70g20g24g

6g2.4g

180024g

220g85g70g20g15g4g

1.4g

Energy kJEnergy kcal ProteinCarbohydrate of which sugars Fatof which saturates FibreSaltof which sodiumGDAs = Adult Guideline Daily Amounts are based on an average

female. GDAs are guidelines and personal requirements vary

depending on age, gender, weight and activity levels.

Nutrition

GDA

Typical valuesper 100gper 1/2 pack% adult GDA per pack (150g)adultchildren

(5-10 yrs)25.3%

0.0%9.9%

23.4%15.3%26.8%72.5%21.0%15.0%

317564

nil64.8g

9.6g21.1g9.5g17.4g1.10g

0.36g

6241128

nil129.6g

19.2g42.2g

19g5.8g

2.20g0.12g

Great to know

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

cal564

fat21.1g

salt1.10g

sat fat9.5g

total sugars 9.6g

20mm16mm

8.8mm

11mm

Allergen labelling at Sainsbury’sChanges in food law have altered the way we tell customers about the presence of allergens in foods. We are legally required to highlight the presence of certain allergens, where they are included in the recipe, in the ingredients list on packs. Allergens are highlighted in bold in the ingredients list and not in a separate allergy advice box. You will also see allergy advice statements on packs. For more informationvisit sainsburys.co.uk/freefrom.

The allergens that appear in the ingredients list are: (previously labelled

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