Allergy Alert 101

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It is always fun eating our favorite foods and dishes. We certainly crave for delicious menus once we feel the hunger. Sometimes, it is tempting to taste the food we are afraid of even if these foods can cause us itchiness and rashes. Well, do you have any idea on what really is it? Food allergy!

Food Allergy is any abnormal reaction by the body’s disease-fighting immune system to an otherwise harmless food or component of food. It is responsible for chronic diseases such as eczema and can stunt growth in babies and children by damaging the digestive system.

Allergic reactions to foods most often involve the skin, the stomach and intestines, and the mouth and airways. Symptoms range from uncomfortable (hives, stomach upset) to life threatening anaphylaxis (swelling of the tongue, closing of the throat). Well, I believe that it is not something very new to you, my dear chefs. Isn’t it? Food allergy is primarily you chefs avoid. It is just as simple as it may seem, but it is as complicated for it may lead to serious bad body reactions or even death.

A growing awareness of food allergies and their associated risks has an increasing number of local restaurants serving up strategies to avert reactions to common culprits like those of eggs, wheat, fish, shellfish, soy, peanuts, milk, and others. Hence, worldwide food allergies are becoming an important issue as more individuals suffer from food allergies and anaphylaxis. Tactical ways of serving the right foods to people include the awareness of the food allergies as well as their bad effects to human beings.

Nowadays, many guests have special requests when it comes to food preparation, menu planning and serving. Some eating establishments agree to substitute ingredients that could be for a specific diet or simply to avoid food allergies. It is important to do everything within our means to satisfy the guests, and regarding allergies, the following instructions are of particular importance and relevance.

Know the ingredients of menu items. As food planners and culinary experts, it is an essential factor that you are aware of the food that might cause allergies to your customers and clients. Also, it is a vital requisite that you know the ingredients of the food you serve to be able to detect if there are triggering food allergy components on it.

Be aware that even trace amounts of allergens may cause fatal reactions. Be noted that food allergy is no joke. Serious adverse effects of it may come from a small amount of allergens and worse, may cause death to those who are unaware of it.

Get medical treatments immediately for people experiencing severe reactions. If there are customers who are not aware of their allergies to food, it is necessary that you are also knowledgeable in opposing those reactions and prevent them by giving the right medical assistance in case of emergency.

Cook and deliver personally. Chefs must be able to talk to the customer, get their requests or specifications and suggest ideas for the food about to serve. It is but you who are well informed of the right ingredients to avoid food allergies.

Again, it is a serious matter that you take into considerations. The health of your dear customers is your top priority. There is no such cure for food allergy; only strict avoidance of the allergy-causing food can prevent an allergic reaction.

Indeed, all we have to do is to keep ourselves posted of what the ingredients of served foods are, what the causes of our food allergy, if any, and other related stuffs.

So to all, enjoy eating without worrying!

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