Contamination & HygieneQuestion 85 of 240
Which of the following is one of the Big 9 major food allergens that must be disclosed to guests?
a.Corn
b.Sesame
c.Cane sugar
d.Garlic
Explanation
The Big 9 major allergens are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. Sesame was added as the ninth major allergen. Corn, garlic, and cane sugar are not among the major allergens that must be identified for guests.
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