"Allergen Free"

“Allergen Free” is a catch-all phrase that can be confusing. There is no official definition of the term. Most people use it to say that foods are made without certain ingredients. The tricky part is making sure the product you are considering is truly without your concerning allergens. That’s why our labels say “made without milk, eggs, wheat, gluten, peanuts and tree nuts.”

Otherwise, we have noticed that “allergen free” usually refers to the eight major food allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. Ninety percent of people with food allergies are allergic to at least one of these. However, it’s important to know that some people are allergic to other foods. For example: sesame, corn, strawberries.

Another important thing is to know how a company ensures that their products are made without certain ingredients. At Dr. Lucy’s we have incorporated three key features into our program. First, we buy our raw materials from carefully selected producers. Thus we are starting with ingredients that are presumed to be without certain allergens. Then, we use the best available testing to make sure there are no detectable allergens from our list. Lastly, we don’t allow wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts or treenuts into our bakery. So, we remove the chance of cross-contact during production. These three safeguards allow us to provide the highest quality foods made without certain ingredients that you can buy.

Lucy’s delicious cookies are made without the common food allergens --- wheat, milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. We also test for trace amounts of these allergens. In addition, our oats are certified “gluten free”. All of our products are made in a dedicated facility. Our goal is to provide excellent foods that you can trust.