What Does Top 9 Allergen-Free Mean?

You shouldn’t have to have your EpiPen at arm’s reach every time you open a new snack. Trust us — we’ve been there, trying to decode food labels and preparing for the worst! Some ingredient labels are more complex than an iPhone user agreement. 

Wouldn’t it be great if you could be sure that the snack is safe? After all, every year, 3.4 million Americans end up in the emergency room because of an allergic reaction to something they ate. 

Hold on — do you hear those trumpets? 

This is where Lorissa's rides in to save the day! Our products are certified free of the top nine most common food allergens by MenuTrinfo. If you have one of the top 9 most common allergies, you’ll know these products are safe. 

But...what does top 9 allergen-free mean? How can we really assure you that every delicious and nourishing Lorissa's snack is safe for your family? Let’s look more closely at the top allergens and how we put up a food firewall against any malicious contamination. 

What Are the Top 9 Allergens?

To combat food allergy health issues, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created a list of what it calls “The Big 9.” These are the nine leading causes of food allergies, making up 90% of food allergies in the United States. 

Since they’re so prevalent, it can be a chore to find snacks that don’t contain any of these ingredients! We’ve trudged those aisles with you, and we’ve read so many long words on ingredient labels, trying to decipher if our particular allergens are listed. 

Luckily, federal law mandates that these allergens be listed on the labels of all food products containing them. Here’s what to check for:

1. Peanuts

2. Tree Nuts

3. Milk

4. Eggs

5. Fish

6. Shellfish

7. Wheat

8. Soybeans

9. Sesame

What Does It Mean To Be Certified Top 9 Allergen-Free?

Anyone can say they’re allergen-free, but we go out of our way to prove it. Certification is a voluntary process, but it’s an important part of our quality pledge to you. 

We are certified by MenuTrinfo, a food allergy certification organization recognized by the American National Standards Institute and National Accreditation Board. MenuTrinfo’s Certified Free From™ program lets you know that our products meet their rigorous standards.

So, what does this look like in practice? Well, we follow comprehensive processes: 

• We ensure each ingredient we use meets strict federal guidelines. 

• All allergens are segregated in our facility. 

• We’ve implemented specialized sanitation programs.

• We perform frequent testing procedures to verify that every meat stick you enjoy is free of all top 9 allergens.

As an ethically responsible food producer, Lorissa's is committed to your safety. We understand that 33 million Americans cope with food allergies every day, and we want every Lorissa's customer to feel completely satisfied with our products, knowing that they’re created responsibly. 

We take pride in producing products that are free of the top 9 allergens, making them a quality snack option for:

• Schools and universities

• Hospitals

• Eldercare facilities

Are you feeding a family of four, or are you in charge of providing snacks for a corporate office? No problem either way. You can be certain that anyone with one or more of the nine most common food allergies can safely enjoy all snacks from Lorissa's.

What Else Does Lorissa's Not Include in Its Products?

Allergens are one thing, but we know you’re interested in a complete, wholesome product, not just one that’s allergen-free. Wait, are those trumpets again?

Lorissa's products are free from the top 9 most common allergens, yes. Our products are also certified gluten-free.

We’re also concerned about safety claims around GMO products. So our snacks are also Non-GMO Project Verified, meaning they’re free from genetically modified organisms (plant or animal). 

All right, are we done tooting our own horn? 

Nope! 

You know how shelf-stable foods include tons of preservatives in a bid to get them to stay fresher longer? We don’t do that. Our products contain no added nitrites or nitrates, except for those naturally occurring in sea salt & celery extract, or MSG, except for that naturally occurring in yeast extract. Additionally, LK avoids added nitrites or nitrates, except those naturally occurring in sea salt and celery extract. 

With every savory meat stick from Lorissa's, you can be assured you’re getting a wholesome product for you and those you love.

Okay, we think we’re done now. Toot-toot!

Lorissa's Has Your Favorite Safe, Flavorful Snack

What does top 9 allergen-free mean? It means tasty foods that don’t land you in the emergency room. It means we’ve worked hard to not only produce wholesome, delicious snacks, but snacks that are safe for many people to enjoy. 

Tired of over-priced, bland, second-rate allergen-free foods that aren’t nearly as satisfying as the conventional snacks everyone else eats? Welcome to Lorissa's. 

We make our products easy to find in stores across the country or through fast and simple online ordering. Shop our snacks!