Since launching our allergen-free bakery, the most frequent questions I am asked pertain to dairy allergies. Many people ask whether the cocoa we use is also dairy free. I am happy to report that we have begun in-house allergen testing. A representative from Biopharm did testing for dairy in our dedicated allergen free facility, and all results were negative.
In the next few months I will continue to complete rigorous testing for all allergens, but I choose to start with dairy as it was, from a customer standpoint, the one concern I felt needed the most immediate response, especially for individuals worried about giving new products to children with severe food allergies. Allergy to cows’ milk is the most common food allergy in childhood, and affects 2-7% of babies under one year old.
In addition, the cocoa that I purchase is produced in factory that made the following statement “we are peanut and legume, soy, egg, dairy/milk, wheat/corn/oat, seeds, tree nuts, and seafood free!” So, hopefully this strong commitment will further put some fears to rest.
Not only do I ensure that no allergens come into the bakery, but that I complete extensive research into the background information on all products to ensure that no cross contimination has occured in the manufacturing process.
We have had some great reviews over the past few weeks and customers are loving our allergen free products . If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact us.
