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Allergy awareness & the 14 major allergens
Be aware of allergens in cocktail ingredients and ask guests if they have any food allergies. While it may be obvious that a creamy Brandy Alexander contains...
16th December 2024 at 07:46
Last week, I met someone who is allergic to grapefruit. The eventual solution will be to database all ingredients in items used, and then each user could enter and filter out the allergens they need to avoid. In the meantime, we'll stick to the 14 most recognised allergens. (This has been quite an undertaking to implement).
14th December 2024 at 19:16
You should sell a poster of the allergens.
6th December 2024 at 21:56
Another allergen to be aware of: beef and beef by-products. Think gelatin, dairy, etc. An increasing number of people are falling victim to "alpha gal", which is a tick-borne allergy.
14th November 2024 at 05:06
Please also add chitonous insects and arachnids to your crustacean section. My recipe for the Corpse Reviver #2 is topped with toasted cricket bitters, for instance, from a company called Critter Bitters. I also occasionally work with scorpion-infused bitters and mezcal.
14th November 2024 at 07:58
Thanks for bringing to my attention. I'll add, "Also, beware of shellfish-derived chitin/chitosan and that people with a crustacean allergy may also be allergic to arachnids (bugs and insects)."
Several people I know are intolerant of "MSG", including myself
Bromeline is an enzyme in Papayas, Pineapples and other tropical fruits....can cause the "Pina Coladas" or "Mai-Tais"....a laxative effect