Nut free cake - which supermarket ?

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Ds having class Christmas party next week , each child has to bring something in - nut free - we have been asked to bring in a cake or packs of cakes .

Where can I get a nut free cake from ? I have looked in Waitrose and M&S but they either say 'may contain traces , not nut allergy free , etc '

Which Supermarket stocks a cake that will be ok ?

Thanks

any one ?

I thought M&S was good for this sort of thing

For school I've always made them myself tbh

Ah will have a think - am nut allergic but I risk cakes that say 'may contain traces of...' as long as the recipe does not contain nuts. Not sure if that's 'nut free' or not.

I've bought biscuits in Waitrose from It's nut free, but not sure if they do cakes.

Making them - an option possibily .

So ' may contain traces of ..' may be Ok , is it just a warning so that manufacturers cover their butts ?

If you're buying for someone else, I'd honestly not take the risk. Do you know whose DC has the nut allergy? Their mum might be able to enlighten you, or tell you one which they've used and is OK.

may contain traces of - is not okay for school

I think that it is just a general them at school that food brought in should not contain nuts. My other son , different class and year ahd same letter but he has to bring in crisps.

To be honest of your child had serious nut allergy would you trust food that someone else brought in ?

The PTA have cake sales evry week and I dont see any thing about 'no nuts etc ' on what we bring in .

If you go to Waitrose customer service desk, they have a comprehensive list of products for allergy sufferers and should be able to guide you to 'nut free' options.

Alternatively, some homemade fairy cakes would be a safe bet.

I would avoid anything labelled 'may contain traces of nuts' as even a trace could trigger an allergic reaction in those who have a severe allergy.

DS has a serious milk allergy, and no I don't trust what anyone else brings in unless I've read the label myself! If you're sure it's just a general rule, 'may contain' should be OK. I would ask and make absolutely sure noone has nut allergies though.

Good on you for taking it seriously though, I know allergies (and parents of DC with allergies!) can be daunting, but we really appreciate the effort!

I asked at the Waitrose I went into today and they directed me to the Gluten free , nut free etc shelves - but no cakes.

I'm sure tha Sainsbury used to do a caterpillar cake that was OK - any one confirm ?

Sainsbury's used to stock The Fabulous Baker Boys Chocolate Cup Cakes that are made in a nut free factory. I'd still check the label though before buying just in case they've changed factories - some do this!)

Have seen Fabulous baker boys cakes in other supermarkets so will try those. - thanks

Would also suggest bakin boys or Sainsburys Jaffa cakes (not the free from, their ordinary ones are fine). I think proper Jaffa cakes are OK too but not some of the other own brand ones. It is possible to get other cakes sometimes but I don't have any at the moment to check. We've had some mini rolls and some little fairy cakes in the past, can't remember what brands. Penguin biscuits are fine, can't remember about the mini cake bars.

Personally I find Waitrose useless.

Does it need to be store bought? Just asking because it might be easier just to make your own cakes?

Very few people are sufficiently aware of contamination risks and at Christmas many people have nuts in the home. With a shop bought cake the child can check the label and should be encouraged to do so. At any other time of year I'd be happy with home make cakes, not at Christmas unless I knew the family were reliable.

Hi all, Thanks for the advice , went to Sainsbury today and got some Fabulous baker boys cakes - made in nut free factory - says on packet.

I was in Sainsbury's the other day and they had Guaranteed Nut Free Birthday and Celebration cakes from a company called the Just Love Food Company that look great.

This is their website:
www.justlovefoodcompany.com/

Hope this helps.

Tesco have the best allergy labelling. Much easier to read than M&S and Sainsbury or Waitrose.

Emma,
Thanks for the tip for cakes, did not know about this brilliant company, always struggled to find proper cakes.

My granddaughter has a nut allergy and Waitrose gave me this site for birthday cakes - it's excellent

www.justlovefoodcompany.com/

Sainsbury's do a nut free cake I can't eat nut to