Top 10 Food Allergens in Australia
Learn the 10 most common food allergens and shop for snacks made without them
Understanding food allergies can feel overwhelming. At Charlie’s Safe Treat Box, we make it easier by stocking snacks made without the Top 10 food allergens in Australia and with no may contain statements.
If you are shopping for yourself, your child, school lunchboxes, gifts, or safer everyday snacks, we help families shop with greater confidence.
Shop trusted allergy-friendly snacks in one place.
What Is a Food Allergy?
A food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies a food protein as harmful and reacts to it.
When a person eats a food containing that allergen, the body releases chemicals such as histamine, which can cause an allergic reaction.
Food allergy symptoms can affect the skin, stomach, breathing, and heart. Reactions may range from mild to moderate, or become severe and life-threatening, known as anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
What Are the Top 10 Food Allergens in Australia?
Although almost any food can cause an allergic reaction, these 10 foods cause the majority of allergic reactions in Australia.
For some people, even tiny amounts can trigger symptoms ranging from mild reactions to life-threatening anaphylaxis. That is why reading labels and choosing trusted foods matters.
1. Milk
Includes cows milk, milk solids, milk powders, whey, casein, butter, ghee, yoghurt, cream, ice cream, and cheese etc and found in baked goods, pizza, chocolate, salads, sauces etc
2. Egg
Includes egg white, egg yolk, whole egg, and foods containing egg ingredients such as egg noodles, cakes, biscuits, gelato etc.
3. Wheat
Includes wheat flour, pasta, breadcrumbs, wraps, couscous, pizza, liquorice, playdough, soy sauce and many baked goods etc
4. Peanuts
Includes peanut butter, peanut flour, peanut oil, mixed nuts, satay sauce, chocolate, museli bars, cereals, some curries, dips, salads, baked goods etc
5. Tree Nuts
Includes almonds, cashews, walnuts, macadamias, pistachios, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nut and brazil nuts. These can be used in baked foods, muesli, dukkah. dips, pesto, chocolate, African, Indian and Italian dishes etc
6. Soy
Includes soybeans, soy protein, soy flour, tofu, soy milk, soy sauce, bean curd, miso, etc.and found in many baked goods, asian foods, cereals, vegan dishes
7. Sesame
Includes sesame seeds, tahini, sesame oil and grounded sesame can be used in biscuits, breads, satay sauces, muesli, hummus, dukkah. dips, asian foods, etc
8. Lupin
A legume used in some flours, crumbed foods, baked goods, cereals, protein drinks, health food bars etc
9. Fish
Includes fish meat, anchovies, tuna, salmon, halibut, fish sauce, fish gelatine, sashimi, sushi and fish ingredients in sauces, dressings, soups, dips
10. Shellfish
Includes molluscs (e.g. oysters, mussels, abalone, cockles, octopus, scallops) and crustaceans (e.g. lobster, crab, crayfish, prawns, shrimp) and can be found in sushi, soups, sauces, stocks, fried rice, paella
Why Charlie’s Safe Treat Box Only Stocks Top 10 Allergen-Free Products
We created Charlie’s Safe Treat Box to make shopping for people with food allergies easier.
We only stock products made without the Top 10 food allergens and with no may contain statements, helping make our range inclusive for as many people as possible.
This saves families dealing with one or multiple food allergies time, stress, and label-checking.
Why families love shopping with us:
✔ Top 10 allergen-free snacks
✔ No may contain statements
✔ Many gluten-free products
✔ Vegan options available
✔ More organic and better-for-you brands
✔ Easy online shopping Australia-wide
More Than Allergy Friendly
Many products in our range also meet one or more additional dietary requirements and preferences. Always check product pages for the latest information.
Gluten-Free
Vegan
Non-GMO
Organic
No Artificial Colours
No Artificial Flavours
Why Supporting Charlie’s Safe Treat Box Matters
When you shop with Charlie’s Safe Treat Box, you support a small Australian business helping the allergy community.
Every order helps us continue sourcing trusted products, reviewing suppliers, and growing a safer snack range for families across Australia.
Plus, every purchase sends a clear message to manufacturers that food allergy families value products made free from common food allergens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Top 10 food allergens in Australia?
Milk, egg, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, lupin, fish, and shellfish.
Are Charlie’s Safe Treat Box products gluten-free?
Most products are gluten-free, but always check each product page.
Do the products contain may contain statements?
No. We only stock products without may contain statements.
Do you deliver Australia-wide?
Yes. We ship allergy-friendly snacks across Australia.
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Charlie’s Safe Treat Box helps Australian food allergy families shop with greater confidence by offering snacks made without the Top 10 food allergens in the one online location..
Safe snacks. Trusted brands. Easier shopping.