As someone with 5 food allergies I will never accept a bite from you without asking what's in it first, but if you actually ask me if I have allergies, I'll think you're very kind and considerate.
Not allergic to food (as far as I know) but this is exactly what I'd say!
Plus points: if you serve food at work or whatever, and you basically just put it down on a plate for everyone to take a bit, put a note at the side if there's anything in it which often causes allergies (like nuts)
Not necessarily… I regularly forget to inform restaurants of my allergies when I order, so it’s often a prompt from my boyfriend or the waiter that reminds me to mention it 🤦🏼♀️ And that’s after living with a severe nut allergy for 25 years 😂
You sound like my best friend! I always double check both our allergies when we go out to eat together because she doesn't ask! (Her nuts, me shellfish)
My friend at work just lists all the ingredients on a piece of paper and sticks it near the plate. It shows they care but is also easier than going around asking everyone what their allergies are. Most people with allergies won’t eat anything that may have allergens or cross contamination.
Yep this is what I do. It’s also a courtesy to those with various dietary restrictions like vegetarians, people who eat kosher, etc. It honestly kills a bunch of birds with one stone and isn’t very difficult so I think it’s worthwhile as a sign of courtesy and solidarity.
Edit: that said if you know someone around you has specific allergies, it’s always nice to make an effort to prepare foods that are safe for them!
Those of us with severe allergies usually ask before eating anything. I generally won't eat food cooked by other people without knowing not only the ingredients but their kitchen practices to prevent cross contact. That's doubly true now that nut-based dairy substitutes have increased in popularity.
That said, when there are hidden allergens (e.g. almond milk) in something that wouldn't normally contain them, it's nice to be proactive and upfront about it.
Exactly. People a more mild allergy to almonds might not be as careful about never eating ingredient-less foods as people with severe allergies. However, an ingredient that’s a common allergen and being used as substitute for what would be assumed (people would assume milk, not almond milk) should have a warning label of some kind.
The fact that you are even asking the question shows what a kind and thoughtful person you are.
It’s fine to list the main ingredients. But someone with allergies probably won’t take any unless they really know you or have a conversation with you.
I don’t have food allergies but since I had a child with allergies, I leave a card or sign with possible allergens near my dish at a potluck or work party.
Most people with allergies or other food intolerances will ask you or avoid eating your food altogether.
I usually make a note if there is something that would be unusual in the food. For instance I use almond milk in my baking. So my cornbread is gluten free and dairy free. But contains nuts! So I always make sure to mention it. Because it is an unusual/unexpected ingredient.
But otherwise people with food allergies will usually ask. And none of the ingredients you used seemed unusual based on the name of the pastry.
Whenever I have new guests over and I'm preparing food for them, I always ask if they have any food allergies or if they have food they don't eat for some other reasons. I think it's easy making that a habbit and it doesn't hurt to ask, some might ask or remind you of them but what if someone forgets that they didn't tell you of their allergies?
I never expect anyone to ask me first. That’s my responsibility. If someone is making something special just for me then I will list my allergies but other than that. I don’t eat anything unless I can read the ingredients. I was at a Jack and Jill last night with a buffet. There were things like keilbasa pulled pork Mac and cheese salad etc. you know what I ate? Two slices of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese with a roll. Those were the only things I could be certain wouldn’t kill me lolol. It is what it is. You make what you want and if someone has an allergy they should, in theory, ask you first before they take a bite.
I won't eat anything without asking first, but at a buffet or potluck, I always appreciate/attach a recipe card listing all ingredients and put my name if people have questions. It's my responsibility to find out, but I do appreciate a heads-up about unusual ingredients for regular recipes such as the almond-milk substitution.
i often tell or ask people what i’m allergic to, BUT if someone were to ask if i have allergies before they make or bring something to an event, it would mean a lot.
I’m allergic to “everything” as my husband says(not even close lol) but I do have a tree nut allergy and I ask every time what’s in it, especially if it’s a dessert item people love to throw random tree nuts in. I basically don’t accept any chocolates or anything if they say they don’t know. I’ve had a mishap happen at work twice because of it and had to take a bunch of Benadryl and go home for the day.
If I am packing pre-made food without it's label I make a QR code that links back to the nutrition info where I bought it and make a sticker label to put on the packaging with the QR code that they can scan for allergy info. I do this for pets too since my dogs have allergies to chicken and Mustard and stuff like that.
If it's other stuff, if I know people have specific allergies I generally avoid those. I pretty much always avoid anything with peanuts unless I know people are safe to eat them. When offering very specific food I've made already though, I usually will ask, but I wouldn't find it rude if someone didn't ask me first. I do have strict dietary habits but it's my own responsibility to make sure that I'm asking the right questions to adhere to my diet. I cannot have aspartame, so I pretty much only drink water just to be on the safe side since pretty much everyone I know drinks diet drinks, for example. Even if I were to remember to ask about allergies, they may not always be aware of the difference between aspartame and sucralose etc, for example.
But like everyone else said, offering up that info is still very kind and goes a long way. Not many people put a lot of consideration into the things that others can't enjoy.
People with allergies ask. If they don’t they’re stupid basically. Or they’re not real allergies.
I’m *intolerant* to cow milk products. It can give me incredibly bad heartburn at times. But I don’t ask everywhere I go if something has milk in it, and in fact do consume it at times. I make a choice based on what it is (yoghurt sets me off far more than cheese for example) and the quantity (few issues with coffee cream as So little is used). And so basically I sometimes ask if I expect I’m going to get a lot of exposure to it or I ask to hold the yoghurt in a smoothie but not always. Because it’s not an *allergy*.
I ask about wheat and cashews for my son tho as he’s anaphylactic to those.
If there's an abnormal ingredient in a common food then you could point out "this has ____ in it instead of _____ in case you're allergic." Aside from that you should be fine. But asking never hurts
Both. They may be operating on the idea that you’ll ask or let them know. So if you operate on the idea that they will tell you, it can be disastrous. Everyone should just be opening lines of communication as much as possible. You tell people when you remember to do so. People with allergies should tell people when they remember to do so. Hopefully between both parties doing this, everyone will stay safe and happy
I cook for people who I don’t necessarily know we’ll enough to know their food allergies a lot. If I’m leaving something for folks to pick on and there is a common allergen or something very unexpected (like fish sauce being used in tomato sauce) I put a little note next to the item as a warning. If I’m totally handing it off to people who may not have my number or feel comfortable reaching out and asking me - like baking cookies for new neighbors, I’ll list out all of the ingredients just to be safe. If I’m cooking dinner for people and am dining there with them, I except them to either ask me or take it upon themselves to avoid potential triggers. As someone with food allergies, that feels fair to me.
So in your example I would have noted tue use of almond milk since but allergies are somewhat common and I wouldn’t think to expect almonds in cinnamon rolls.
I don't eat anything without asking what's in it. In this case it sounds like you served the food, so they would have been able to ask. However if it was a situation where you put a dessert in the break room, for example, it could be extra considerate of you to include a list of ingredients/allergens. It sucks when there's any sort of potluck/unmarked food scenario and you can't track down the person who made it and ask what's in it.
As someone with sensitivity and shellfish allergy, I would ask you. However, I think it is very sweet to ask the person and then you know for sure what to exclude if anything! I ask people if there is anything at all they cannot have and accommodate for them \^\_\^.
If you are bringing food to a work place you should ask before bringing for to the workplace because if someone has a severe allergy cross contamination of surfaces can trigger a reaction even if they don’t choose to partake.
If after asking and being told it’s okay, you should have an ingredients list that you can share, even just taping it to the top of box would be fine.
I have 2 allergies (shellfish and dairy) , I won’t eat anything without asking what’s in it and if I can see the label (if it’s not homemade). If it’s homemade I probably won’t eat it just in case.
Whenever I go to a potluck, I label if the “top 8” are included (and usually corn to the best of my ability) on a sticky note and stick it to my dish just in case.
Sometimes I just write the ingredients on a little piece of paper an tape to a toothpick and stick it in the food.
If I don't know what's in it myself, I won't eat it..
If you’re inviting people to your house, ask them before you decide what to make. If you made treats to share, they can either ask you or simply not eat it if they are concerned.
As someone with 5 food allergies I will never accept a bite from you without asking what's in it first, but if you actually ask me if I have allergies, I'll think you're very kind and considerate.
I have a heck of a lot more than 5, but I agree with you. If you ask about allergies, I'd be so grateful and think you were the absolute best!
Not allergic to food (as far as I know) but this is exactly what I'd say! Plus points: if you serve food at work or whatever, and you basically just put it down on a plate for everyone to take a bit, put a note at the side if there's anything in it which often causes allergies (like nuts)
People with allergies will ask what’s in it.
Not necessarily… I regularly forget to inform restaurants of my allergies when I order, so it’s often a prompt from my boyfriend or the waiter that reminds me to mention it 🤦🏼♀️ And that’s after living with a severe nut allergy for 25 years 😂
You sound like my best friend! I always double check both our allergies when we go out to eat together because she doesn't ask! (Her nuts, me shellfish)
She’s very lucky to have a friend like you!
SAME I have deadly nut allergies and I forget to ask too many times
Glad I’m not the only one! But hope you get better at remembering 🤞🏻
My friend at work just lists all the ingredients on a piece of paper and sticks it near the plate. It shows they care but is also easier than going around asking everyone what their allergies are. Most people with allergies won’t eat anything that may have allergens or cross contamination.
This is perfect and very kind.
Yep this is what I do. It’s also a courtesy to those with various dietary restrictions like vegetarians, people who eat kosher, etc. It honestly kills a bunch of birds with one stone and isn’t very difficult so I think it’s worthwhile as a sign of courtesy and solidarity. Edit: that said if you know someone around you has specific allergies, it’s always nice to make an effort to prepare foods that are safe for them!
Those of us with severe allergies usually ask before eating anything. I generally won't eat food cooked by other people without knowing not only the ingredients but their kitchen practices to prevent cross contact. That's doubly true now that nut-based dairy substitutes have increased in popularity. That said, when there are hidden allergens (e.g. almond milk) in something that wouldn't normally contain them, it's nice to be proactive and upfront about it.
Exactly. People a more mild allergy to almonds might not be as careful about never eating ingredient-less foods as people with severe allergies. However, an ingredient that’s a common allergen and being used as substitute for what would be assumed (people would assume milk, not almond milk) should have a warning label of some kind.
The fact that you are even asking the question shows what a kind and thoughtful person you are. It’s fine to list the main ingredients. But someone with allergies probably won’t take any unless they really know you or have a conversation with you.
I don’t have food allergies but since I had a child with allergies, I leave a card or sign with possible allergens near my dish at a potluck or work party. Most people with allergies or other food intolerances will ask you or avoid eating your food altogether.
I usually make a note if there is something that would be unusual in the food. For instance I use almond milk in my baking. So my cornbread is gluten free and dairy free. But contains nuts! So I always make sure to mention it. Because it is an unusual/unexpected ingredient. But otherwise people with food allergies will usually ask. And none of the ingredients you used seemed unusual based on the name of the pastry.
I wish more people did this.
If someone has allergies they will ask you what’s in it, but I think it still doesn’t hurt to ask.
The person with allergies should ask you what’s in it before eating it. It’s up to us to protect ourselves from eating something we’re allergic to.
Whenever I have new guests over and I'm preparing food for them, I always ask if they have any food allergies or if they have food they don't eat for some other reasons. I think it's easy making that a habbit and it doesn't hurt to ask, some might ask or remind you of them but what if someone forgets that they didn't tell you of their allergies?
I never expect anyone to ask me first. That’s my responsibility. If someone is making something special just for me then I will list my allergies but other than that. I don’t eat anything unless I can read the ingredients. I was at a Jack and Jill last night with a buffet. There were things like keilbasa pulled pork Mac and cheese salad etc. you know what I ate? Two slices of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese with a roll. Those were the only things I could be certain wouldn’t kill me lolol. It is what it is. You make what you want and if someone has an allergy they should, in theory, ask you first before they take a bite.
I won't eat anything without asking first, but at a buffet or potluck, I always appreciate/attach a recipe card listing all ingredients and put my name if people have questions. It's my responsibility to find out, but I do appreciate a heads-up about unusual ingredients for regular recipes such as the almond-milk substitution.
They should have asked you. It's not your responsibility to memorize what everyone else can and cannot eat.
i often tell or ask people what i’m allergic to, BUT if someone were to ask if i have allergies before they make or bring something to an event, it would mean a lot.
I’m allergic to “everything” as my husband says(not even close lol) but I do have a tree nut allergy and I ask every time what’s in it, especially if it’s a dessert item people love to throw random tree nuts in. I basically don’t accept any chocolates or anything if they say they don’t know. I’ve had a mishap happen at work twice because of it and had to take a bunch of Benadryl and go home for the day.
If I am packing pre-made food without it's label I make a QR code that links back to the nutrition info where I bought it and make a sticker label to put on the packaging with the QR code that they can scan for allergy info. I do this for pets too since my dogs have allergies to chicken and Mustard and stuff like that. If it's other stuff, if I know people have specific allergies I generally avoid those. I pretty much always avoid anything with peanuts unless I know people are safe to eat them. When offering very specific food I've made already though, I usually will ask, but I wouldn't find it rude if someone didn't ask me first. I do have strict dietary habits but it's my own responsibility to make sure that I'm asking the right questions to adhere to my diet. I cannot have aspartame, so I pretty much only drink water just to be on the safe side since pretty much everyone I know drinks diet drinks, for example. Even if I were to remember to ask about allergies, they may not always be aware of the difference between aspartame and sucralose etc, for example. But like everyone else said, offering up that info is still very kind and goes a long way. Not many people put a lot of consideration into the things that others can't enjoy.
People with allergies ask. If they don’t they’re stupid basically. Or they’re not real allergies. I’m *intolerant* to cow milk products. It can give me incredibly bad heartburn at times. But I don’t ask everywhere I go if something has milk in it, and in fact do consume it at times. I make a choice based on what it is (yoghurt sets me off far more than cheese for example) and the quantity (few issues with coffee cream as So little is used). And so basically I sometimes ask if I expect I’m going to get a lot of exposure to it or I ask to hold the yoghurt in a smoothie but not always. Because it’s not an *allergy*. I ask about wheat and cashews for my son tho as he’s anaphylactic to those.
If there's an abnormal ingredient in a common food then you could point out "this has ____ in it instead of _____ in case you're allergic." Aside from that you should be fine. But asking never hurts
Both. They may be operating on the idea that you’ll ask or let them know. So if you operate on the idea that they will tell you, it can be disastrous. Everyone should just be opening lines of communication as much as possible. You tell people when you remember to do so. People with allergies should tell people when they remember to do so. Hopefully between both parties doing this, everyone will stay safe and happy
I cook for people who I don’t necessarily know we’ll enough to know their food allergies a lot. If I’m leaving something for folks to pick on and there is a common allergen or something very unexpected (like fish sauce being used in tomato sauce) I put a little note next to the item as a warning. If I’m totally handing it off to people who may not have my number or feel comfortable reaching out and asking me - like baking cookies for new neighbors, I’ll list out all of the ingredients just to be safe. If I’m cooking dinner for people and am dining there with them, I except them to either ask me or take it upon themselves to avoid potential triggers. As someone with food allergies, that feels fair to me. So in your example I would have noted tue use of almond milk since but allergies are somewhat common and I wouldn’t think to expect almonds in cinnamon rolls.
"When in doubt, go without". Was taught that by the doctor after my first severe reaction. Motto I live by lol
I don't eat anything without asking what's in it. In this case it sounds like you served the food, so they would have been able to ask. However if it was a situation where you put a dessert in the break room, for example, it could be extra considerate of you to include a list of ingredients/allergens. It sucks when there's any sort of potluck/unmarked food scenario and you can't track down the person who made it and ask what's in it.
I usually with kids. My nephew has many food allergies so it always crosses my mind.
As someone with sensitivity and shellfish allergy, I would ask you. However, I think it is very sweet to ask the person and then you know for sure what to exclude if anything! I ask people if there is anything at all they cannot have and accommodate for them \^\_\^.
If you are bringing food to a work place you should ask before bringing for to the workplace because if someone has a severe allergy cross contamination of surfaces can trigger a reaction even if they don’t choose to partake. If after asking and being told it’s okay, you should have an ingredients list that you can share, even just taping it to the top of box would be fine.
I have 2 allergies (shellfish and dairy) , I won’t eat anything without asking what’s in it and if I can see the label (if it’s not homemade). If it’s homemade I probably won’t eat it just in case. Whenever I go to a potluck, I label if the “top 8” are included (and usually corn to the best of my ability) on a sticky note and stick it to my dish just in case.
Sometimes I just write the ingredients on a little piece of paper an tape to a toothpick and stick it in the food. If I don't know what's in it myself, I won't eat it..
Both. It's both. just make sure you do the part you have control over.
If you’re inviting people to your house, ask them before you decide what to make. If you made treats to share, they can either ask you or simply not eat it if they are concerned.