Is there anything better to life than cookies? Whether you refer to them as biscuits or cookies, exploring the wonderful and varied world of cookies is a wonderful adventure for the baking enthusiast. So, celebrate World Cookie Day by taking the time to explore all the different varieties out there, waiting for your tastebuds. Take a moment, though, to consider those who have a cookie allergy. Can they partake in the exploration? Of course! It’s all about planning, getting results from advanced allergy and intolerance testing, and focusing on what you want to achieve and enjoy on your cookie adventure.
What is a cookie allergy?
It is a basic question with a basic answer. But it can have many interpretations depending on how you want to look at it. A cookie allergy is, as you can likely guess, an allergy to certain cookie ingredients. Since cookies vary in ingredients, you can be allergic to some cookies but not others. A cookie allergy will generally be to common cookie ingredients, which we will discuss below to give you a sneak peek of what to expect!
What are the most common cookie ingredients causing allergies?
Some ingredients will be more likely than others when it comes to must-avoid ingredients. This is not a full list, but some of the most common cookie ingredient allergies are to the following:
- Dairy
- Wheat
- Soy
- Sulphites/Benzoates
- Eggs
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, etc.)
Some cookie lovers can also be allergic to artificial flavouring (such as artificial extracts). Others are allergic to artificial colouring (such as food colouring). For those with any or all those allergies, it’s essential to understand what in the cookies causes a problem. Safety is always crucial with common food allergies.
As a reminder, this is not a complete list of possible allergens. These are just the main ingredients causing food allergies that many put into cookies without thinking about it. This goes for homemade cookies and shop cookies.
You can also be intolerant to any of these common food allergies. Like allergies, food intolerances can be mild to severe.
How to enjoy cookies with allergies and intolerances
If you have either allergies or intolerances, you can still safely eat cookies. The first thing to remember is that a food allergy differs from a food intolerance.
A food allergy involves the immune system and causes severe, life-threatening reactions. A food intolerance does not bring the immune system into it, making it safe to eat something you are intolerant to. Just because you are safe to eat an ingredient you are intolerant to doesn’t mean you should eat it! A bad reaction to a food intolerance can be painful and severe, so keep both in mind. Everyone will
Can I still eat cookies if I have a cookie allergy?
We understand that everyone will want to partake in World Cookie Day while still prioritising safety. You can eat cookies even if you do have a food allergy or food intolerance. As you can probably guess, it will simply be about changing what you eat for your safety.
How to eat cookies safely
You can best protect yourself with the information advanced allergy and intolerance testing will give you. This test provides you with detailed, personalised results that will help you know what ingredients are okay or not okay when approaching cookies.
You can eat shop cookies if you wish, but be mindful that many large-name and small-name brands cannot guarantee allergen-safe cookies. This is because of possible cross-contamination with equipment and other tools. Those with severe food allergies and intolerances must be extra cautious. These possible contaminations are important to remember.
You can look only for brands that list allergen-free cookies, as there are quite a few out there. You can also take a DIY approach and bake allergen-safe cookies at home with your loved ones. There are many different recipe boards out there that offer you wonderful cookies that are entirely safe and still delicious. Ensure safety and accuracy by ordering advanced allergy and intolerance testing. This will help guide you down the right path.
With this in mind, there is no reason that anyone should have to miss out on World Cookie Day. It means they come around to their cookie choice a little differently. This means there is more room for creativity, right?
Are you hunting for the right way to celebrate this sugary holiday? If so, you’ll find this the starting point for your search for allergy-safe sweets! Now that you have the must-know details, only one question remains to be answered: which delicious, allergy-safe cookie are you going to choose? This might be the hardest question of all! Remember to always be safe especially with allergies, so don’t take the chance and get yourself tested today!
