On a serious note "Allergen Warnings" are surely becoming mandatory in not only HACCP certified and ISO 22000 certified hotels like the Radisson Hotel GRT Chennai who have taken the first step in introducing it at their Garden cafe restaurant but also in the food industry in general for product labeling as well.
For clarification, the term “major food allergen” refers to the eight most common allergens—milk, egg, fish (e.g., bass, cod, flounder), crustacean shellfish (e.g., crabs, lobster, shrimp), tree nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, walnuts), wheat, peanuts and soybeans. This also means a food ingredient that contains protein derived from any of these described foods except “highly refined oils” derived from any of these foods and a few other very narrow exceptions.
Radisson Hotel GRT Chennai has taken a positive step by requesting Guests to inform if they have any specific dietary needs so that the Chef ensures that this is met with substitutes.
So the next time you step in to a restaurant , make sure you inform of any food allergies that you may have before being asked!!!
- Arun CN , Front Office Manager.
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