“At Starvin’ Jacks, we take the safety of our customers as our prime responsibility. We work to Food Standards Agency guidance and ensure all our staff are educated about food allergens and follow proper procedures to keep allergens separate from other food stuffs. We label all our buffets to ensure customers are aware of the allergens contained in our food. Please ensure you always advise us of any guests with specific dietary requirements including allergens prior to placing any order. Unfortunately we are unable to cater for guests with nut allergies. We use a variety of nuts (including peanuts) in a kitchen and food preparation area and are unable to guarantee the presence of or traces of nut in our food. There are 14 major allergens. They are listed below, along with examples of where they can be found.
Celery
Found in celery, celeriac, stock cubes, salads, soups and some meat products.
Cereals containing Gluten
Found in wheat, rye, barley, oats, bread, breadcrumbs, cakes, couscous, pasta, pastry, sauces, soups, wraps, meat products and fried foods that have been dusted with flour.
Crustaceans
Found in crabs, lobster, prawns, scampi, shrimp paste and fish sauce.
Eggs
Found in egg mayonnaise, cakes, custard, mayonnaise, mousses, pasta, quiche, sauces, some meat products, pastries or egg glaze.
Lupin
Found in flour and seeds, some types of bread, pasties, pies and pasta.
Milk
Found in yogurts, milk powder, cream, cheese, butter. Also found in foods glazed with milk and in powdered soups and sauces.
Molluscs
These include whelks, squid, snails and mussels. It can also be found in oyster sauce or as an ingredient in fish stews.
Mustard
Mustard can be found in breads, curries, marinades, meat products, soups, sauces and salad dressings.
Nuts
This category only includes nuts that grow on trees. These include: hazelnuts, almonds and cashew nuts. Nuts can be found in desserts, crackers, biscuits, bread, Asian curries, stir-fried vegetables, ice cream, marzipan, nut oils and sauce
Peanuts
Peanut is used as an ingredient in some biscuits, cakes, curries, sauces (e.g. satay) and deserts.
Sesame Seeds
Found sprinkled on burger buns, breadsticks, in humous, tahini and sesame oil. Toasted and used in salads.
Soya
Found in tofu, soya beans, miso, soymilk and foods that simulate meat products.
Sulphur Dioxide
Found in some canned fruits and vegetables and in the juices of these products. Also found in syrups, jams, jellies and other preserves. Found in some dried fruits eg raisins, prunes, dried apricots and vegetables. Also in some cereals, muesli, desserts and crackers.
