Voluteering Food

From BiOrgResources

If you're taking home-made food to an event consider marking it so that those with food allergies, intolerances or preferences know whether the food is safe to eat.

Things you may want to mention include, but are not limited to:

• Type of flour used - e.g wheat flour or gluten-free?
  • If gluten-free flour, what cereal/s is it?
• Dairy products e.g milk, butter, whey,
• Eggs - mention their existence and also if they're free-range, perhaps?
• Gelatine or marshmallows - standard types instantly make the cake not suitable for vegetarians. **It is possible to use Vege-Gel or vegan marshmallows.
• Nuts - along with type e.g cashew, peanut, walnut, pecan etc.
  • Many people are allergic to very specific type of nuts/legumes.
• Soya or soy protein - a fair number of people have issues with soy.
  • Some people may be ok with soya lecithin.
• Fruit - can be a preference or allergen for people. So list fruits or jams.
• Flavourings or ingredients - chilli? wasabi? peppermint? really large amounts of nutmeg?

If you can't write a full list of ingredients, please state who the cake was made by so anyone with food sensitivities can find you and ask questions. This is also a good idea if you wish to receive compliments on your excellent baking abilities!