1. Wheat/Gluten
- Source in recipe: Wholemeal plain flour, quick oats (may be contaminated with gluten/wheat/barley/rye)
- Modification:
- Use a gluten-free flour blend (such as rice, buckwheat, or a commercial gluten-free plain flour) for the flour.
- Use certified gluten-free oats if required for gluten sensitivity or coeliac disease. Ensure oats are processed in a facility free from wheat, barley, and rye if there is a severe allergy.
2. Milk (Dairy)
- Source in recipe: Butter
- Modification: Use a dairy-free margarine or plant-based butter.
3. Oats (Barley/Rye/Wheat cross-contamination)
- Source in recipe: Quick oats
- Modification: Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
4. Sulphites
- Possible source in recipe: Desiccated coconut, golden syrup, and brown sugar (some brands may contain sulphites as a preservative)
- Modification: Use brands labeled as sulphite-free for desiccated coconut, golden syrup, and brown sugar.