Allergens in Food Practical
Food Technology – Allergen Awareness and Practical Lessons
At Swanmore College, the health and safety of our pupils is our highest priority. As part of our Food Technology curriculum, pupils regularly prepare and cook a variety of dishes using a range of ingredients. Some of these ingredients may contain one or more of the 14 major allergens identified in UK food legislation.
We carefully plan all practical lessons to minimise the use of allergens wherever possible. If a pupil has a diagnosed food allergy or intolerance, we will work with parents and carers to identify suitable alternative ingredients so that they can participate safely in practical lessons. Parents and carers are encouraged to contact the Food Technology department before the start of a new project if they wish to discuss their child's dietary requirements.
Click here for year group practical lesson allergen lists.
Nut-Free Environment
Our Food Technology rooms are nut-free areas. Pupils must not bring any products containing nuts into practical lessons.
Where pupils are asked to bring ingredients with a choice of flavours or varieties, it is essential that all packaging is checked carefully before purchase. Some products may contain nuts even if this is not obvious from the product name. For example, many chocolate spreads contain hazelnuts or other nuts.
Allergen Information
All food produced during practical lessons and taken home will be clearly labelled with allergen information.
A list of our current Food Technology projects, together with the recipes used and any allergens they may contain, is available on this website. Parents and carers are encouraged to review this information before the start of each project.
Click here for year group practical lesson allergen lists.
Practical Equipment
To maintain high standards of hygiene and reduce the risk of cross-contamination between classes, all pupils are expected to bring their own clean apron to every practical lesson.
Due to the large number of practical lessons taught each week, it is not possible for the department to provide, store and launder aprons for all pupils. Pupils who are eligible for Pupil Premium support can be provided with an apron where required.
Working Together
We are committed to ensuring that every pupil can participate safely and confidently in Food Technology. By working closely with parents and carers and following our food safety procedures, we aim to provide an enjoyable, inclusive and safe learning experience for everyone.
If you have any questions about allergens, dietary requirements or practical lessons, please contact the Food Technology department.
Practical Lesson Allergens by Year Group
Year 7 Practical Lesson Allergens
- Fruit salad: none
- Pizza toast: milk, gluten, soybean
- Pasta salad: egg, gluten, celery, mustard
- Fruit crumble: milk, gluten
- Muffins: milk, egg, gluten
- Bolognese: milk, celery
Year 8 Practical Lesson Allergens
- Chilli Noodles: gluten, soybean
- Cheese straws: milk, egg, gluten
- Chicken nuggets: egg, gluten, soybean
- Cheesecake: milk, gluten
- Vegetable curry: celery, soybean
- Scones: milk, egg, gluten
Year 9 Practical Lesson Allergens
- Omelette: egg
- Macaroni cheese: milk, egg, gluten, mustard
- Sweet or Savoury Buns: milk, egg, gluten
- Pastry: milk, gluten
- Pastry filling: milk, egg
- Sweet and sour chicken: gluten, celery, soybean
Year 10 Practical Lesson Allergens
- Beef Stir-Fry with noodles: egg, gluten, soybean
- Chicken Goujons and chips: egg, gluten, soybean
- Burgers and relish: egg, gluten, soybean
- Jam: none
- Bread Rolls: gluten
- Jamaican Ginger cake: milk, egg, gluten
- Jerk Chicken: soybean
- Shortcrust pastry: milk, egg, gluten
- Sausage Rolls: milk, egg, sulphur dioxide, gluten
- Mince Pies: egg, gluten
- Yule Log: milk, egg, gluten
- Shortbread: milk, gluten
- Bread wreath: milk, egg, gluten
- Ruff Puff Pastry - pasties: milk, egg, gluten, celery, soybean
- Profiteroles: milk, egg, gluten
- Focaccia: gluten
- Spaghetti and Meatballs: egg, gluten
- Pasta and Sauce: egg, gluten
- Welsh Rarebit: milk, egg, gluten, mustard, soybean
- Chicken Fricassee: milk, egg, gluten, celery, mustard
- Gelatin set cheesecake: milk, egg, gluten
- Meringue Kisses: egg
- Cupcakes: milk, egg, gluten
- Mayonnaise - Slaw/Pot salad: egg, mustard
- Lemon Meringue Pie: milk, egg, gluten
- Chicken Kyiv: milk, egg, gluten, soybean
- Thai Green chicken curry: celery, fish, soybean
- Lasagne: milk, egg, gluten
- Breaded fish and peas: gluten
- Cinnamon Rolls: milk, gluten
- Chicken and flatbreads: gluten
- Pizza: milk, gluten
Year Group Practical Lesson by Allergens
Year 7
Milk
- Pizza toast
- Fruit crumble
- Muffins
- Bolognese
Egg
- Pasta salad
- Muffins
Gluten
- Pizza toast
- Pasta salad
- Fruit crumble
- Muffins
Celery
- Pasta salad
- Bolognese
Mustard
- Pasta salad
Soybean
- Pizza toast
None of the practical lessons contain lupin, sulphur dioxide, crustaceans, molluscs, fish, peanut, sesame, or tree nuts.
Year 8
Milk
- Cheese straws
- Cheesecake
- Scones
Egg
- Cheese straws
- Chicken nuggets
- Scones
Gluten
- Chilli noodles
- Cheese straws
- Chicken nuggets
- Cheesecake
- Scones
Celery
- Vegetable curry
Soybean
- Chilli noodles
- Chicken nuggets
- Vegetable curry
None of the practical lessons contain lupin, sulphur dioxide, crustaceans, molluscs, fish, mustard, peanut, sesame, or tree nuts.
Year 9
Milk
- Macaroni cheese
- Sweet or savoury buns
- Pastry
- Pastry filling
Egg
- Omelette
- Macaroni cheese
- Sweet or savoury buns
- Pastry filling
Gluten
- Macaroni cheese
- Sweet or savoury buns
- Pasty
- Sweet and sour chicken
Celery
- Sweet and sour chicken
Mustard
- Macaroni cheese
Soybean
- Sweet and sour chicken
None of the practical lessons contain lupin, sulphur dioxide, crustaceans, molluscs, fish, peanut, sesame, or tree nuts.
Year 10
Milk
- Jamaican Ginger cake
- Shortcrust pastry
- Sausage Rolls
- Yule Log
- Shortbread
- Bread wreath
- Ruff Puff Pastry - pasties
- Profiteroles
- Welsh Rarebit
- Chicken Fricassee
- Gelatin set cheesecake
- Cupcakes
- Lemon Meringue Pie
- Chicken Kyiv
- Lasagne
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Pizza
Egg
- Beef Stir-Fry with noodles
- Chicken Goujons and chips
- Burgers and relish
- Jamaican Ginger cake
- Shortcrust pastry
- Sausage Rolls
- Mince Pies
- Yule Log
- Bread wreath
- Ruff Puff Pastry - pasties
- Profiteroles
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Pasta and Sauce
- Welsh Rarebit
- Chicken Fricassee
- Gelatin set cheesecake
- Meringue Kisses
- Cupcakes
- Mayonnaise - Slaw/Pot salad
- Lemon Meringue Pie
- Chicken Kyiv
- Lasagne
Sulphur Dioxide
- Sausage rolls
Gluten
- Beef Stir-Fry with noodles
- Chicken Goujons and chips
- Burgers and relish
- Bread Rolls
- Jamaican Ginger cake
- Shortcrust pastry
- Sausage Rolls
- Mince Pies
- Yule Log
- Shortbread
- Bread wreath
- Ruff Puff Pastry - pasties
- Profiteroles
- Focaccia
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Pasta and Sauce
- Welsh Rarebit
- Chicken Fricassee
- Gelatin set cheesecake
- Cupcakes
- Lemon Meringue Pie
- Chicken Kyiv
- Lasagne
- Breaded fish and peas
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Chicken and flatbreads
- Pizza
Celery
- Ruff Puff Pastry - pasties
- Chicken Fricassee
- Thai Green chicken curry
Fish
- Thai green chicken curry
Mustard
- Welsh Rarebit
- Chicken Fricassee
- Mayonnaise - Slaw/Pot salad
Soybean
- Beef Stir-Fry with noodles
- Chicken Goujons and chips
- Burgers and relish
- Jerk Chicken
- Ruff Puff Pastry - pasties
- Welsh Rarebit
- Chicken Kyiv
- Thai Green chicken curry
- Breaded fish and peas
None of the practical lessons contain lupin, crustaceans, molluscs, peanut, sesame, or tree nuts.