Allergen

Where It Hides

Alternate Names

Other Foods

• alcohol
• artificial flavorings and sweeteners (like aspartame and xylitol)
• baking powder
• confectioner’s sugar (corn starch)
• margarine
• Olestra/Olean cooking oil

• acetic acid
• citric acid
• alpha tocopherol
• ascorbates
• ascorbic acid
• dextrose (also found in IV solutions in hospitals)
• fumaric acid
• gluconate
• glucose
• glycerol
• xantham gum
• MSG
• Saccharin
• maltodextrin
• maize (this is another name for corn)

• broth/bouillon
• sauces
• products containing meat flavoring
• imitation meat products
• soups
• tomato sauces

• soup mixes
• prepared soups
• dips
• chips
• crackers
• sauces
• prepared meat products like sausages
• spice mixes

• most likely these will be hidden under “spices” or “flavoring”

• juices
• syrups
• spirits
• fruit shakes
• fruit cocktails
• mixed dried fruits
• ice cream
• yogurt
• pudding
• breakfast flakes
• energy bars
• flavoring powders or essences
• fruit sauces
• candy

• Chinese gooseberry

Sources:
-ImmunoCAP
-Canadian Food Inspection Agency