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14 INCO allergens

Declared Allergens, Diets, and Dietary Restrictions

iAlacarte structures the 14 INCO allergens and the main dietary regimens (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, alcohol-free, halal, pork-free), with explicit safeguards and the option for human validation.

Compliance

How does iAlacarte handle the 14 INCO allergens?

In accordance with EU regulation INCO 1169/2011, iAlacarte structures the 14 categories of major allergens: cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soy, milk, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, sulfur dioxide and sulfites, lupin, and molluscs.

The information is extracted from declared ingredients, supplemented with hidden allergens typical of each preparation, then presented to the guest with cautious wording.

Diets

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, alcohol-free, halal, pork-free

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Vegetarian

Filters out dishes containing meat or fish, with attention to broths and animal fats.

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Vegan

Strict exclusion of animal-derived products, including honey and certain additives.

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Gluten-free

Identification of gluten in cereals, sauces, breadings, and side dishes.

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Alcohol-free

Filters out dishes with cooking alcohol, marinades, sauces, and desserts.

Halal

Filtering based on the establishment's declarations, without universal certification.

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Pork-free

Identification of pork and its derivatives (gelatin, charcuterie, broths).

Detection

Hidden allergens and caution

Some allergens are rarely declared explicitly: traces of tree nuts, gluten in soy sauce, milk in a purée, sulfites in a wine. iAlacarte flags these typical cross-contamination risks.

The AI never guarantees the absence of an allergen: it alerts, warns, and redirects to the team in case of doubt.

Alternatives

When the menu allows, suggest an alternative

Rather than simply replying "this dish contains gluten" and stopping there, iAlacarte suggests one or two compatible alternatives from the evening's menu, justified by the ingredient or preparation.

If the menu contains no compatible option, the AI says so clearly rather than making something up.

Safeguard

Mandatory confirmation for severe allergies

For any severe allergy (anaphylaxis, extreme sensitivity), the information provided by iAlacarte does not replace confirmation with the front-of-house or kitchen team. The AI systematically displays an explicit reminder in such cases.
Control

Validation and correction by the establishment

The restaurateur can validate, correct, or enrich allergen declarations per dish at any time from the dashboard. Every correction is logged and applied immediately to subsequent AI responses.

For compliance, see also the anti-hallucination architecture and Terms of Service & limitations of liability.

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