Allergens in the Bakeshop

An allergen is any substance that triggers an allergic reaction. Many foods, including many ingredients used in the bakeshop, are potential allergens. Health agencies report that more and more people are being diagnosed with food allergies each year, so this is a growing problem worldwide.

A food allergy is an abnormal response to a food triggered by the immune system. In other words, the body’s immune system mistakenly believes a food item is harmful and reacts to protect the body. This reaction may include the production of chemicals that are actually harmful to the body, sometimes even fatal. A sudden, severe, allergic reaction of the immune system is called anaphylaxis.