Free From...
All Plamil products are dairy free, no gluten and made in our own 'no nuts' factory.
Plamil have been making products since 1965, originally soya 'milk' for those that wanted to avoid dairy milk. Since that time the range has expanded considerably, but we still make products in our own factory, which never uses dairy/animal ingredients.
Today 'allergy management' is at the heart of how we make our products. For those that wish to avoid many ingredients, for instance dairy or nuts, either due to allergy or for ethical/religious reasons the 'exclusion from the production site' is more clearly defined and understood.
Over the years we have produced millions of bars/products to satisfied customers, wishing to avoid a whole variety of ingredients, but still wanting to enjoy tasty food. With such positive customer feedback we are so pleased to make so many people happy.
Using label information
Labelling laws recognise a defined list of allergens from a variety of ingredients, which could trigger allergic reactions. These must be labelled if the absence of those allergens in a product cannot be ensured.
As a consumer you can now use not only the ingredient listing, but also the allergy information given to decide if you wish to avoid a particular source of food for allergy, ethical or religious reason.
Plamil consumers can be assured about the true content or absence of an ingredient. For instance, as we know our products never contain dairy, we never state 'may contain milk'. Due to the specific nature of all chocolate manufacturing and the fact we use soya, we appropriately declare this content on relevant labels.
Our labels also carry our very special vegan logo, and also our 'no nuts used here' product logo and information.
You can now see individual product information,  on the back label of each product or use our quick reference allergy guide.
We use our own special vegan logo. With our vegan logo, unlike the current UK Vegan Society's trademark, you will never find a declaration 'may contain milk, eggs, fish'. Ours is very straightforward logic and helpful to all those following an ethical, vegan or 'animal rights' lifestyle.
'No nuts used here' and 'free from'
Due to particular properties of nuts, the up-to-date nut allergy labelling recommendation is to avoid stating 'free from nuts' or 'nut free' or similar.
Our whole production facility is nut controlled, there is no segregated production facilities, storage areas or need for special 'no nut zones', but strict controls on every aspect of the business.
Some of the steps, but by no means the only things we do:
- Allergy Management System.
- Strict purchasing criteria and controls on all aspects of our business.
- Testing of production lines and use of accredited laboratories to test finished products.
- Dedicated trained staff.
Therefore the allergy information given on our retail packs:
"manufactured under controlled conditions in our own factory in which no nuts are ever used".
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