There is now a campaign on Twitter (@AllergyFreeYUM) asking the community of multiple-food-allergy sufferers to share their favorite products which are free of the eight common allergens. As they are posted, I will share them here, giving credit to those who participate. You can also leave the name your favorite product(s) in the comments below to join in without Twitter.
Some products may be manufactured in a facility or on the same equipment as one of the eight common allergens, so be sure to carefully read the labels. Formulations change as well. If the ingredients in anything listed below change to include an allergen, please let me know and I’ll update the page.
I hope you find some new things that you like!
Eat well and be well,
Krista
(Added September 14, 2012)
Nature's All Food offers freeze-dried fruits. They are raw, vegan, kosher, and fair trade certified. They are labeled GMO-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, and gluten-free. And did I mention that they're delicious? The only thing that could make these better is if they were dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with gold! (Added August 9, 2012)
Melissa McDonald shared, "My daughter is allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, so it's hard to find baked goods that are safe...and delicious. She and her brother, who is not allergic, love to snack on Home Free cookies . They rarely last more than a day or so in our house because we all love them so much.” Ruth Lovett Smith shared that she “...was able to tour their beautiful and dedicated nut-free facility…The owners not only make a great product but genuinely care about getting allergy safe/free right."Ben Gentry of Home Free Treats happily joined the conversation stating, "We are proud to have won “Favorite Allergy Friendly Sweets” on the About.com National Readers’ Poll 2012…"All comments shared via LinkedIn (Added August 8, 2012)
Sweet Freedom is a sweetener available made in the UK that is derived from apples, grapes, and carob. It was recommended by Jill Peer via LinkedIn who refers to it as “tasty.” (Added August 8, 2012)
Tinkyada Organic Brown Rice pasta is the best of the product line when cooked al dente. Add a little salt, pepper, olive oil, tomatoes, and avocado and you’ll have a meal in minutes!
(Added May 10, 2012)
Sunbutter Organic Unsweetened is made only with organic sunflower seeds.
This comment was submitted by Terrye Mastin via LinkedIn: "Sunbutter. It's made from roasted sunflower seeds and tastes just like peanut butter."
(Added May 9, 2012)
Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Oats are available as quick cooking and whole grain rolled oats. This product was suggested by Eleanor Creasey via LinkedIn.
It is one of the ingredients used in Apple Maple Oatmeal.
(Added May 8, 2012)
I came upon the Kids with Food Allergies Foundation Facebook page the other day and was glad to find they also have a community page on their website which lists products free of the 8 common allergens. This Qrunch Burger is their latest product listing. (Added May 8, 2012)
Orgran Falafel Mix suggested by Josef Rosenfeld via LinkedIn (Added May 6, 2012)
This company makes many great gluten-free products that are free of many other allergens. Crispibread with Quinoa is a favorite in my family.
Theo chocolate is a foodie’s dream! They create fair trade, organic chocolate bars with 70% dark flavors such as mint as well as spicy chile to stimulate the taste buds. Single origin bars are also available.
Choosing to use ground vanilla bean instead of extract, Theo fashions treats which are also alcohol-free.
Their Fantasy Flavor line, 3400 Phinney, offers an amazing Coffee Dark Chocolate for when you need that extra boost. (Added May 6, 2012)
Finding allergen-free supplements can be a challenge. Bluebonnet Nutrition does a great job and many products in their catalog are free of the eight common food allergens as well as yeast.
These Milk-Free Chewable Acidophilus wafers are a great way to maintain digestive health and can be used by all family members when given in the proper dose. (Added May 4, 2012)
Spicy Seed Mix by Go Raw Foods has amazing flavor that will wake up your taste buds! It’s great to eat by the handful or tossed on a salad. The pumpkin and sunflower seeds are sprouted, then dehydrated to maintain maximum nutrient value. Pumpkin seeds are packed with minerals, including zinc, a key nutrient for male reproductive health and a strong immune system.
Go Raw Foods has many other delicious and nutritious foods including a sprouted buckwheat granola, sweetened with dates and raisins, as well as an intense chocolate truffle. (Added May 3, 2012)
Oskri Sesame Quino Bars are crunchy and sweet. Better yet, they are organic, kosher, and halal for those with even more dietary restrictions. Find them at Oskri.com. (Added May 2, 2012)
