Allergen Statements — January - April 2013 Victorian Epicure Inc. complies with all Canadian laws and regulations regarding allergen labelling. Victorian Epicure’s™ allergen labelling is in alignment with Canada’s Food Drug Regulations ingredient labelling requirements, which help consumers make safe food choices. To the best of our knowledge, the information included on our labels and in our literature is comprehensive and accurate. However, given the sensitivity of some allergies, we cannot fully guarantee that our product line is free from all traces of any of the priority allergens.
Cross-Contamination Victorian Epicure™ has implemented an internal food allergen management plan which includes a series of safeguards that reduce the risk of cross-contamination between products. While manufacturing of products that contain allergens is not restricted to designated lines, we employ specific procedures to prevent allergen materials from coming into contact with non-allergen products. These procedures include monitoring of materials; thorough cleaning, rinsing and sanitising of machinery; and inspections after allergen-containing products have been produced and again once production lines are cleaned. Even with these precautions, given the sensitivity of some allergies, we cannot fully guarantee that our product line is free from all traces of the priority allergens. Please be aware that while Victorian Epicure™ cannot certify that our products are allergen-free, we have undertaken advisory labelling of products which may contain the following priority allergens: tree nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, wheat and triticale, eggs, milk, soybeans, crustaceans, shellfish, fish, sulfites, and mustard seeds.
Raw Ingredients As per good manufacturing practices, Victorian Epicure™ only receives its raw ingredients from reputable suppliers who disclose all known allergens and take all reasonable precautions to prevent allergen cross-contamination between ingredients. However, we cannot fully control all aspects of raw ingredient transportation, packaging and storage when these activities occur outside our facility. Therefore, we cannot fully guarantee that our product line is free from all traces of the priority allergens.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Victorian Epicure™ does not add monosodium glutamate (MSG) to any of our products. Raw ingredients that contain added MSG are not used in our products. However, naturally-occurring glutamates may exist in some ingredients such as cheese, tomatoes, grapes and yeast. Naturally-occurring glutamates can affect people with MSG sensitivities or allergies. Since we cannot fully guarantee that our products are free from naturally occurring glutamates, according to Canadian government regulations, Victorian Epicure™ is unable to declare its products MSG-free.
Preservatives Victorian Epicure™ does not add preservatives when mixing its fine herb and spice blends. Some of our suppliers have chosen to include preservatives to prevent spoilage of raw ingredients. Victorian Epicure™ is committed to providing safe and delicious fine food products and will only use raw ingredients that contain preservatives when those preservatives are necessary to safeguard the health of our Customers.
All-Natural Products Canadian government regulations limit the use of the term “all-natural” for food products. To be considered all-natural, ingredients must not undergo processing that significantly changes their natural state. Many Victorian Epicure™ food products contain only natural ingredients; however, some products contain ingredients that undergo processing such as fermentation or smoking. Use of these ingredients prevents Victorian Epicure™ from using the term “all-natural” as a general term for its food products.
Anti-Caking Agents *Manufactured for Epicure in a facility that produces other products containing nuts. (S) Previously available seasonal product. 12339
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Anti-Caking Agents Anti-caking agents are substances that keep certain dried food powders from binding together into a solid mass. A small number of Victorian Epicure™ ingredients (bell peppers, chilies and tomato powder) contain high concentrations of naturally occurring sugars which are very susceptible to binding. To these ingredients, our suppliers have added anti-caking agents. The alternative, which our own testing confirms, results in products that must be literally “chiseled” out of the jar. As a consequence, Victorian Epicure™ cannot state that its products do not contain anticaking agents. Silicon dioxide is most commonly used as an anti-caking agent, and is only found in minimal quantities in those products that require an anti-caking agent (less than 2% by weight).
Allergen Declaration It is important that individuals with allergies are able to avoid their allergens. To assist consumers in avoiding the potentially serious consequences of allergic and sensitivity reactions to food, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requires the identification of the following priority allergens and their derivatives when present as ingredients or components in Victorian Epicure™ products: tree nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, wheat and triticale, eggs, milk, soybeans, crustaceans, shellfish, fish, sulfites, and mustard seeds. Victorian Epicure Inc. complies with all Canadian laws and regulations regarding allergen labelling. Victorian Epicure Inc. wants to ensure our Consultants and Customers are aware of the status of these allergens at our production facility and in our products. Please be aware that while Victorian Epicure Inc. cannot certify that our products are allergen-free, we can assist you by affirming that a product has not been formulated with allergens and their derivative. The most up-to-date Allergen Table is as follows:
LIST INCLUDES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PRODUCTS. FOR CURRENT PRODUCT AVAILABILITY, CHECK OUT OUR CATALOGUE OR VISIT EPICURESELECTIONS.COM
*Manufactured for Epicure in a facility that produces other products containing nuts. (S) Previously available seasonal product. 12339
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Allergen Ingredients Dairy • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Blue Cheese Dip Seasoning Caesar Dressing Seasoning Dark Belgian Chocolate Hot Buttered Rum Mix (S) Hot Chocolate Mix (S) Milk Belgian Chocolate Mocha Beans* (S) Nacho Cheese Dip Seasoning Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix (S) Poutine Seasoning for Chips Ranch Dressing Seasoning Seasoning for Cheese, Chives & Bacon Dip Seasoning for Mac & Cheese Seasoning for Pizza Oven Fries Sour Cream & Onion Popcorn Seasoning Tomato & Parmesan Cheese Ball Seasoning (S) What's for Dessert? Chocolate Pudding in an Instant Mix White Cheddar Popcorn Seasoning
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Barbecue Seasoning Beef & Steak Seasoning Fajita Seasoning Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Madras Curry Poultry Seasoning Seasoning for Mango Curry Dip Sun-dried Tomato & Herb Dip Mix Taco Seasoning Tandoori Seasoning Vegetable Seasoning What's For Dinner? Butter Chicken Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Fajita Recipe Seasoning Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Taco Recipe Seasoning Mix (S)
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Asian Stir-fry Seasoning Teriyaki Seasoning Vegetable Seasoning
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Beef Bouillon Base Dark Belgian Chocolate Hot Chocolate Mix (S) Maple Bacon Sea Salt (S) Milk Belgian Chocolate Mocha Beans* (S) Mocha Cheese Ball Seasoning (S) Onion & Bacon Cheese Ball Seasoning (S) Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix (S) Pure Cocoa Satay Seasoning (S) Seasoning for BLT Hot Dip (S) Seasoning for Cheese, Chives & Bacon Dip Teriyaki Seasoning What's for Dessert? Chocolate Pudding in an Instant Mix What's for Dinner? Fishermans Chowder Mix (S)
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Mocha Beans* (S)
Tree Nuts (includes almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts/filberts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, shea butter, walnuts, etc.) • • • • • •
Camomile Mint Herbal Tea* (S) Chai Tea* Christmas Tea* (S) Kyoto Cherry Rose Tea* Mocha Beans* (S) Yoga Tea (Decaffeinated Chai)*
Wheat •
Mocha Beans* (S)
Peanuts •
Mocha Beans* (S)
*Manufactured for Epicure in a facility that produces other products containing nuts. (S) Previously available seasonal product. 12339
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Sensitivity Ingredients Corn • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Baking Powder Beef Bouillon Base Blue Cheese Dip Seasoning Caesar Dressing Seasoning Fireside Rim Trimmer™ (S) French Onion Dip Mix Gravy Mix Hot Chocolate Mix (S) Maple Spice Fruit Dip Mix Mocha Beans* (S) Ranch Dressing Seasoning Red Garlic Sansel™ Red Pepper Jelly Satay Seasoning (S) Seasoning for Cheese, Chives & Bacon Dip Seasoning for Mac & Cheese Seasoning for Mango Curry Dip Sour Cream & Onion Popcorn Seasoning Souvlaki Seasoning Spinach Dip Seasoning Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix Teriyaki Seasoning Turkey Gravy Mix (S) Vegetable Bouillon Base What's for Dinner? Burrito Recipe Seasoning Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Enchilada Sauce Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Fajita Recipe Seasoning Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Fishermans Chowder Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Taco Recipe Seasoning Mix (S) White Cheddar Popcorn Seasoning
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Adobo Seasoning (S) All-Purpose Seasoning Salt Asian Stir-fry Seasoning Balsamic Vinaigrette Seasoning Barbecue Rub (S) Barbecue Seasoning
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Beef & Steak Seasoning Beef Bouillon Base Blue Cheese Dip Seasoning Bruschetta Herbs Caesar Dressing Seasoning Chili Garlic Sea Salt Chili Seasoning Crab Dip Seasoning (S) Cuban Seasoning Fajita Seasoning Focaccia Bread Spices French Onion Dip Mix Garlic Pepper Gravy Mix Greek Dressing Seasoning Greek Seasoning Guacamole Dip Mix Herb & Garlic Dip Mix Herbed Garlic Sea Salt Hummus Dip Mix (S) Indonesian Seasoning (S) Italian Dressing Seasoning Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Lemon Dilly Dip Mix Louisiana Hot & Spicy Dip Mix Marinara Sauce Mix Minced Garlic Nacho Cheese Dip Seasoning Pasta Seasoning Pesto Herb Mix Pizza Seasoning Poco Picante Salsa Mix Poultry Seasoning Pueblo Bean Dip Mix (S) Ranch Dressing Seasoning Red Garlic Sansel™ Roasted Garlic Roasted Red Pepper Dip Mix Rustico Sauce Mix
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Satay Seasoning (S) Seasoning for Cajun Oven Fries Seasoning for Citrus Chipotle Ketchup Seasoning for Epicure's Steak Sauce (S) Seasoning for Hot Artichoke Dip Seasoning for Italian Meatballs (Polpette) (S) Seasoning for Mango Curry Dip Seasoning for Meatballs & Meatloaf Seasoning for Meatloaf (S) Seasoning for Pizza Oven Fries Seasoning for Roasted Garlic Aioli Seasoning for Rosemary Garlic Oven Fries Souvlaki Seasoning Spanish Seasoning (S) Spinach Dip Seasoning Sun-dried Tomato & Herb Dip Mix Taco Seasoning Tandoori Seasoning Teriyaki Seasoning Thai Seasoning Tomato & Parmesan Cheese Ball Seasoning (S) Turkey Rub (S) Tzaziki Dip Mix Vegetable Seasoning What's For Dinner? Buffalo Wings Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Burrito Recipe Seasoning Mix (S) What's For Dinner? Butter Chicken Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Cha Cha Chili Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Enchilada Sauce Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Fajita Recipe Seasoning Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Jambalaya Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Pulled Pork Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Refried Bean Seasoning Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Slow Cooker Stampede BBQ Ribs Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Taco Recipe Seasoning Mix (S)
*Manufactured for Epicure in a facility that produces other products containing nuts. (S) Previously available seasonal product. 12339
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Onion • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
3 Onion Dip Mix Adobo Seasoning (S) All-Purpose Seasoning Salt Asian Stir-fry Seasoning Balsamic Vinaigrette Seasoning Barbecue Rub (S) Barbecue Seasoning Beef & Steak Seasoning Beef Bouillon Base Blue Cheese Dip Seasoning Caesar Dressing Seasoning Chicken Bouillon Base Chili Lime Sansel™ Chive & Onion Sea Salt Crab Dip Seasoning (S) Cuban Seasoning Fajita Seasoning French Onion Dip Mix Gravy Mix Greek Dressing Seasoning Greek Seasoning Guacamole Dip Mix Herb & Garlic Dip Mix Holiday Seasoning (S) Indonesian Seasoning (S) Italian Dressing Seasoning Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Lemon Dilly Dip Mix Lemon Pepper Sansel™ Louisiana Hot & Spicy Dip Mix Margherita Sauce Mix Marinara Sauce Mix Nacho Cheese Dip Seasoning Onion & Bacon Cheese Ball Seasoning (S) Oven Roast Seasoning Pasta Seasoning Pizza Seasoning Poco Picante Salsa Mix Poultry Seasoning
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Poutine Seasoning for Chips Pueblo Bean Dip Mix (S) Ranch Dressing Seasoning Red Garlic Sansel™ Roasted Red Pepper Dip Mix Sage & Apple Stuffing Seasoning (S) Seafood & Fish Seasoning Seasoning for BLT Hot Dip (S) Seasoning for Cajun Oven Fries Seasoning for Cheese, Chives & Bacon Dip Seasoning for Citrus Chipotle Ketchup Seasoning for Epicure's Steak Sauce (S) Seasoning for Hot Artichoke Dip Seasoning for Italian Meatballs (Polpette) (S) Seasoning for Meatballs & Meatloaf Seasoning for Meatloaf (S) Spanish Seasoning (S) Spinach Dip Seasoning Taco Seasoning Teriyaki Seasoning Thai Seasoning Toasted Onion Tomato & Parmesan Cheese Ball Seasoning (S) Turkey Gravy Mix (S) Turkey Rub (S) Tzaziki Dip Mix Vegetable Bouillon Base Vegetable Seasoning What's For Dinner? Buffalo Wings Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Cha Cha Chili Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Enchilada Sauce Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Fajita Recipe Seasoning Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Fishermans Chowder Mix (S) What's for Dinner? Jambalaya Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Pulled Pork Recipe Seasoning Mix What's For Dinner? Slow Cooker Savoury Beef Recipe Seasoning Mix
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What's for Dinner? Slow Cooker Stampede BBQ Ribs Recipe Seasoning Mix What's for Dinner? Taco Recipe Seasoning Mix (S)
*Manufactured for Epicure in a facility that produces other products containing nuts. (S) Previously available seasonal product. 12339
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