Sesame
Approximately 0.5 percent of children aged 4 years have a sesame allergy1. An allergy to sesame, like peanut, tree nut and fish, crustacea and mollusc, is usually life-long.
Two new printable/downloadable versions of food allergen cards are available:
Sesame allergen card251.03 KB (A4 sized - perfect for downloading and viewing on your device)
Sesame allergen card118.45 KB (print then trim to wallet size - perfect for when shopping or eating out)
You can also purchase printed food allergen cards from our online shop.
To make eating out a little easier, A&AA has developed a chef card. You can write or print your allergens on the card. When telling the wait staff at a cafe or restaurant about your allergies, hand over your chef card and ask it to come back with your specially prepared meal. You can also obtain chef cards from our online shop.
More information on sesame allergy is available on the ASCIA website.
Content updated October 2021