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Allergens practice questions

28 questions from the Level 2 food hygiene (UK) practice test.

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Allergens practice test

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Which of these is one of the 14 allergens that must be declared?

  1. Garlic
  2. Tomato
  3. Lupin
  4. Strawberry
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C. Lupin

Lupin, a legume used as flour and seeds in some breads and pastries, is on the list. Tomato and strawberry can cause reactions in some people but are not among the 14 that the law names.

Reference: Assimilated Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, Annex II

Which of these is NOT one of the 14 allergens that must be declared?

  1. Celery
  2. Kiwi fruit
  3. Mustard
  4. Sesame
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B. Kiwi fruit

Kiwi fruit can cause allergic reactions but is not on the legal list. Celery, mustard and sesame are all named allergens, and celery in particular is often forgotten because it hides in stocks and seasonings.

Reference: Assimilated Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, Annex II

Which of these is a cereal containing gluten?

  1. Rice
  2. Maize
  3. Buckwheat
  4. Barley
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D. Barley

Wheat, rye, barley and oats are the cereals containing gluten named in the allergen list. Buckwheat is tempting because of its name, but it is not a type of wheat and does not contain gluten.

Reference: Assimilated Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, Annex II

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