Important allergen warning
Many products sold by Alfu International are produced or packed in facilities that also handle common allergens.
We cannot guarantee that any product is free from any allergen. Product formulations and manufacturing processes can change without notice. Always check the product label before consuming.
If you have a severe allergy or anaphylaxis risk, please contact us at info@alfu.co.uk before placing your order.
The 14 Major Allergens
Under UK food law (Food Information Regulations 2014), the following 14 allergens must be declared when present as an ingredient in food.
Celery
Includes celery stalks, leaves, seeds, and celeriac. Found in some soups, salads, sauces, and stock cubes.
Cereals containing gluten
Includes wheat (spelt, khorasan), rye, barley, oats, and products made from them such as bread, pasta, flour, and couscous.
Crustaceans
Includes crabs, lobster, prawns, crayfish, and shrimp. Found in some ready meals, sauces, and fish products.
Eggs
Found in a wide range of foods including cakes, mayonnaise, pasta, quiche, sauces, and some processed meats.
Fish
Found in some pizza toppings, relishes, salad dressings, Worcestershire sauce, and stock cubes.
Lupin
Lupin is a flowering plant in the legume family. Its seeds are used in some flour, bread, pastry, and pasta products.
Milk
Includes milk, cream, cheese, butter, yoghurt, and ghee. Found in a wide range of foods including bread, sauces, and crisps.
Molluscs
Includes mussels, oysters, squid, and snails. Found in some fish products, ready meals, and oriental sauces.
Mustard
Found in some condiments, curries, spice mixes, soups, sauces, and salad dressings.
Peanuts
A legume used in many forms including peanut butter, groundnut oil, and mixed nuts. Present in some chocolates and sauces.
Sesame
Found in tahini, hummus, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and many breads and baked goods, particularly from Middle Eastern cuisines.
Soybeans
Found in tofu, edamame, miso, bean curd, some soy sauces, textured vegetable protein (TVP), and many processed foods.
Sulphur dioxide & sulphites
Used as a preservative in dried fruits, jams, wine, beer, and some meat products. Declared when present at over 10mg/kg or 10mg/litre.
Tree nuts
Includes almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts, pecans, macadamia, and Queensland nuts.
Advice for Customers with Allergies
Always read the label. Allergen information for packaged foods is printed on the product label in accordance with UK food labelling law. Do not rely solely on our website for allergen information — always check the label of the actual product you receive.
Contact us before ordering. If you have a life-threatening allergy, please contact us at info@alfu.co.uk before placing an order so we can advise on specific products.
Cross-contamination risk.Even where a product's ingredients do not include a particular allergen, cross-contamination during manufacturing, storage, or handling is always a possibility. Products may carry “may contain” warnings. Please check these carefully.
Information may change. Product recipes, ingredients, and suppliers can change. We update our information as promptly as possible but cannot guarantee it is always current at the time of purchase.
Our Disclaimer
While Alfu Limited makes every reasonable effort to provide accurate allergen information, we cannot accept responsibility for any reaction or adverse health outcome arising from consumption of products purchased through our website.
Customers are responsible for checking allergen information on product labels and assessing whether a product is suitable for their own dietary requirements. This is especially important for customers with medically diagnosed food allergies or intolerances.
For further information about food allergies, please consult the NHS Food Allergy information page or speak to your GP or allergy specialist.
Allergy enquiries
For allergen queries about specific products, contact us before ordering.
Email info@alfu.co.uk