Allergy Aware Brands
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Allergy Menu
This is a company built by a mother of a child with allergies. It includes safe foods for people with different kinds of food allergies. There is a colored allergy identifier and a search by allergens function that makes purchasing fast and simple. They carry a variety of products that are allergy friendly, from snacks and healthy foods all the way to sugary treats and something to satisfy those with a sweet tooth.
Ben's Bakery
They are a local company based in Nova Scotia. There baked goods are delicious, many of which are allergy friendly. They also have an allergy statement on their web site which you can check here. I have personally contacted them and have been assured that they take allergies very seriously and always list a may contain warning if they are even processing an allergen near the safe production lines. Our family consumes their products without any problems. Many of their products are dairy, egg, and nut free.
Chapman's
They offer a variety of ice creams and frozen treats. They have specific lines for people with special diets, such as gluten free, peanut free, lactose free, and even no sugar added and fat free for diabetics and people who are watching their diet. You can view the details here. Keep in mind that most of those share facilities, and the lactose free line contains milk protein, only it's treated with the enzyme that breaks down lactose, so it should not be consumed with those who are allergic to milk.
Compliments Foods
This is the Sobey's store brand. Many of their products are allergy friendly. They have a labeling system that lists the top most common allergens in Canada, and they include may contain warnings on all their products when necessary. They have a strict policy regarding cross contamination. We've never had a problem with any of their products. I find their labeling to be quite clear and direct.
Dare Foods
All their manufacturing facilities are peanut free, and they have a strict policy about cross contamination. You can view their statement here.
Enjoy Life Products
All Enjoy Life foods are specially made to be free of the eight most common allergens. They contain NO wheat/gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or shellfish. Enjoy Life products are also made without casein, potato, sesame and sulfites. Their chocolate chips used for baking, get very good reviews.
Guardian Angel Foods
Their foods are completely free of peanuts, nuts, dairy products and eggs. All of the desserts are prepared in a dedicated bakery where strict policies ensure no peanuts, other nuts, eggs or dairy products are ever allowed in. Employees follow very strict procedures to avoid any unwanted cross-contamination. Additionally, they verify that their suppliers and their products remain allergen free. Also, Guardian Angel Foods states that it regularly conducts allergy detection tests in laboratories on samples of both raw ingredients and finished products, in order to provide additional safety to their customers.
I.M. Healthy
They produce a great alternative to peanut butter, made from soy. SoyNut Butter DOES NOT contain peanuts, tree nuts of any type, sesame, dairy, egg, wheat (gluten), or shellfish. Their products are manufactured in a facility free of those ingredients to eliminate cross contamination.
Ian's
They offer allergen-free specialty food products for kids with special dietary needs. Their products are made without wheat, gluten, casein, milk, eggs or nuts. Their entire allergen-free line includes breakfasts, entrées, snacks and fries.
Kinnikinnick Foods
Gluten Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free products.
Kraft Foods
They have a strict labeling system which never fails us. They also include labels regarding products that share equipment with allergens. Everything made by Kraft includes their labeling system. We find it extensive and similar to Sobey's, direct and clear.
Medallion Milk
They sell milk products but they also offer a variety of lines that are dairy free.
No Nuts Golden Peabutter
No Nuts Pea Butter is completely gluten, nut and peanut free.
Nonuttin' Foods
They offer a variety of chewy granola bars, crunchy granola clusters, trail mixes, fruit snacks and baking ingredients. If you're looking for allergy friendly foods free of at least 8 of the most common allergens or suitable for gluten free diets or you simply want to eat healthy foods without preservatives, then you may want to visit Nonuttin' Foods. They also deliver right to your door.
President's Choice
Like other grocery stores, this brand belongs to Loblaws, otherwise known as Atlantic Superstore here in Nova Scotia. They also have a strict cross contamination policy and include may contain warnings on their products.
Quaker Oats
This is a company that I am quite impressed with. They label their products with "contains allergen x" in addition to the ingredients. If the allergen is in the top most common in Canada, they will list it in the may contain statement even though it is in the ingredient list. This way they make sure that the consumer is protected. In addition, for those who were unaware, Quaker is one of the few companies that put out a public statement last year about their rice cake products. They advised consumers that all their rice cakes will now be processed in a peanut/nut and dairy facility, something which is not mandated by law and that many manufacturers don't take the time to do. Despite the fact that this was unfortunate for many allergic individuals, I found the idea that a company takes this type of initiative towards allergic consumers speaks volumes about their understanding of allergies and respect for their customer base. We consume Quaker products in our home. Many of their products are nut, peanut, milk, and egg free. Their labeling system is also very clear and comprehensive.
Scotsburn
They offer a variety of products that are gluten free, egg free, and peanut free. You can view a detailed statement about allergens by clicking here.
SunButter
An alternative to peanut butter, SunButter is made in the USA from specially roasted sunflower seeds. It is are completely peanut-free, tree-nut free, dairy free, egg free and gluten-free. SunButter is also kosher. SunButter® products products are all processed in a peanut-free, tree-nut free, dairy free, egg free and gluten free facility, making them an excellent choice for people with peanut allergies or gluten intolerance as well as those suffering from dairy and egg allergies. SunButter is a healthier alternative to peanut butter as it has less saturated fat, double the fibre and the same amount of protein. It's also naturally higher in vitamin E and has a much higher iron content than peanut butter. SunButter is available in a variety of flavors and sizes and can be purchased online. It's also sold in major grocery and health food stores, typically in the natural foods or organic sections.
Tickle Your Tummy
They have a nut free bakery and they provide products that are Nut Free, Chemical Free, Trans Fat Free, and Preservative Free.
Vadeboncoeur Chocolates
Vadeboncoeur makes all its products in a PEANUT, ALMOND AND NUT (walnuts, filberts, Brazil, hazel, macadamia, pecans, pistachio) FREE FACTORY.
This is a company built by a mother of a child with allergies. It includes safe foods for people with different kinds of food allergies. There is a colored allergy identifier and a search by allergens function that makes purchasing fast and simple. They carry a variety of products that are allergy friendly, from snacks and healthy foods all the way to sugary treats and something to satisfy those with a sweet tooth.
Ben's Bakery
They are a local company based in Nova Scotia. There baked goods are delicious, many of which are allergy friendly. They also have an allergy statement on their web site which you can check here. I have personally contacted them and have been assured that they take allergies very seriously and always list a may contain warning if they are even processing an allergen near the safe production lines. Our family consumes their products without any problems. Many of their products are dairy, egg, and nut free.
Chapman's
They offer a variety of ice creams and frozen treats. They have specific lines for people with special diets, such as gluten free, peanut free, lactose free, and even no sugar added and fat free for diabetics and people who are watching their diet. You can view the details here. Keep in mind that most of those share facilities, and the lactose free line contains milk protein, only it's treated with the enzyme that breaks down lactose, so it should not be consumed with those who are allergic to milk.
Compliments Foods
This is the Sobey's store brand. Many of their products are allergy friendly. They have a labeling system that lists the top most common allergens in Canada, and they include may contain warnings on all their products when necessary. They have a strict policy regarding cross contamination. We've never had a problem with any of their products. I find their labeling to be quite clear and direct.
Dare Foods
All their manufacturing facilities are peanut free, and they have a strict policy about cross contamination. You can view their statement here.
Enjoy Life Products
All Enjoy Life foods are specially made to be free of the eight most common allergens. They contain NO wheat/gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or shellfish. Enjoy Life products are also made without casein, potato, sesame and sulfites. Their chocolate chips used for baking, get very good reviews.
Guardian Angel Foods
Their foods are completely free of peanuts, nuts, dairy products and eggs. All of the desserts are prepared in a dedicated bakery where strict policies ensure no peanuts, other nuts, eggs or dairy products are ever allowed in. Employees follow very strict procedures to avoid any unwanted cross-contamination. Additionally, they verify that their suppliers and their products remain allergen free. Also, Guardian Angel Foods states that it regularly conducts allergy detection tests in laboratories on samples of both raw ingredients and finished products, in order to provide additional safety to their customers.
I.M. Healthy
They produce a great alternative to peanut butter, made from soy. SoyNut Butter DOES NOT contain peanuts, tree nuts of any type, sesame, dairy, egg, wheat (gluten), or shellfish. Their products are manufactured in a facility free of those ingredients to eliminate cross contamination.
Ian's
They offer allergen-free specialty food products for kids with special dietary needs. Their products are made without wheat, gluten, casein, milk, eggs or nuts. Their entire allergen-free line includes breakfasts, entrées, snacks and fries.
Kinnikinnick Foods
Gluten Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free products.
Kraft Foods
They have a strict labeling system which never fails us. They also include labels regarding products that share equipment with allergens. Everything made by Kraft includes their labeling system. We find it extensive and similar to Sobey's, direct and clear.
Medallion Milk
They sell milk products but they also offer a variety of lines that are dairy free.
No Nuts Golden Peabutter
No Nuts Pea Butter is completely gluten, nut and peanut free.
Nonuttin' Foods
They offer a variety of chewy granola bars, crunchy granola clusters, trail mixes, fruit snacks and baking ingredients. If you're looking for allergy friendly foods free of at least 8 of the most common allergens or suitable for gluten free diets or you simply want to eat healthy foods without preservatives, then you may want to visit Nonuttin' Foods. They also deliver right to your door.
President's Choice
Like other grocery stores, this brand belongs to Loblaws, otherwise known as Atlantic Superstore here in Nova Scotia. They also have a strict cross contamination policy and include may contain warnings on their products.
Quaker Oats
This is a company that I am quite impressed with. They label their products with "contains allergen x" in addition to the ingredients. If the allergen is in the top most common in Canada, they will list it in the may contain statement even though it is in the ingredient list. This way they make sure that the consumer is protected. In addition, for those who were unaware, Quaker is one of the few companies that put out a public statement last year about their rice cake products. They advised consumers that all their rice cakes will now be processed in a peanut/nut and dairy facility, something which is not mandated by law and that many manufacturers don't take the time to do. Despite the fact that this was unfortunate for many allergic individuals, I found the idea that a company takes this type of initiative towards allergic consumers speaks volumes about their understanding of allergies and respect for their customer base. We consume Quaker products in our home. Many of their products are nut, peanut, milk, and egg free. Their labeling system is also very clear and comprehensive.
Scotsburn
They offer a variety of products that are gluten free, egg free, and peanut free. You can view a detailed statement about allergens by clicking here.
SunButter
An alternative to peanut butter, SunButter is made in the USA from specially roasted sunflower seeds. It is are completely peanut-free, tree-nut free, dairy free, egg free and gluten-free. SunButter is also kosher. SunButter® products products are all processed in a peanut-free, tree-nut free, dairy free, egg free and gluten free facility, making them an excellent choice for people with peanut allergies or gluten intolerance as well as those suffering from dairy and egg allergies. SunButter is a healthier alternative to peanut butter as it has less saturated fat, double the fibre and the same amount of protein. It's also naturally higher in vitamin E and has a much higher iron content than peanut butter. SunButter is available in a variety of flavors and sizes and can be purchased online. It's also sold in major grocery and health food stores, typically in the natural foods or organic sections.
Tickle Your Tummy
They have a nut free bakery and they provide products that are Nut Free, Chemical Free, Trans Fat Free, and Preservative Free.
Vadeboncoeur Chocolates
Vadeboncoeur makes all its products in a PEANUT, ALMOND AND NUT (walnuts, filberts, Brazil, hazel, macadamia, pecans, pistachio) FREE FACTORY.
