Allergies and food intolerances

At Aberystwyth University we have put in place procedures to make sure that our customers are informed of all allergens that are in the food that we serve.

There are 14 legally defined allergens, which are:-

Gluten (Such as barley and Oats), Crustaceans (Prawns, Crab, Lobster), Molluscs (Mussels and Oyster), Tree Nuts (Such as Almonds, Walnuts, Hazelnuts), Eggs, Lupin, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Celery, Sesame, Soya, Sulphites, Fish

 

All these allergens are noted on a daily allergen sheet that is produced at all our outlets for the food that is being served. This will be on display, as well as the following symbols being placed onto our menus to show which of these are contained in the dishes.

 

All our food handling and production is controlled by our HACCP. These Hazzard Analysis and Critical Control Point procedures cover every part of our food process’. From auditing our suppliers to how we make and serve our food. This is then regularly checked by our independent environmental health consultant. These systems are to ensure we make note of all allergens and to prevent all possibilities of any cross contamination by allergens.

 

We also are very aware that some people are allergic or have intolerances to foods not listed on the allergen sheet as standard, strawberries and spicy food are two examples. In such cases our standard labelling will not cover these, so we ask that you please let us know any requirements you may have. In the Foodhall and Pantycelyn, all our food is made by our team of chefs. So, we will be able to ensure that we produce food that is safe for you to eat.

 

All the restaurants and cafes on campus are here to provide for you, our students. So please do talk to us to discuss your needs and requirements.  Particularly if you have an intolerance or an allergy that is not part of the 14.  Our priority is to help you have the best experience whilst studying in Aberystwyth. Part of which, is to ensure that you can buy food and drinks that comply with any varied and specific diets that our students have, and we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about this.

 

Best Wishes

 

 

The Hospitality team

Hospitality@aber.ac.uk

Gluten Free Options On Campus

Aberystwyth University prides itself on ensuring that all allergens and dietary requirements are catered for. Therefore, we try ensuring that there is adequate variety and consistency in gluten free options available throughout our outlets across campus for students, staff, and visitors.

We acknowledge at times there may be limited items available to you due to supplier issues and other issues resulting in smaller variety of products being available, please note that all efforts are being made to ensure that there are adequate products available to you. Please feel free to speak to a member of our team, who will be able help and accommodate your needs and request.

Feel assured that measures are in place to prevent any forms of cross contamination.

See bellow gluten free options available in our units across campus. Please note, some items are subject to availability.

The food hall

  • Multiple breakfast items such as bacon, sausage, hash browns, eggs, beans, and tomatoes also including bread, (toaster specifically for gluten free bread) and cereals.
  • Chefs table provides several homemade gluten free choices daily, whilst all sauces and gravies are made with gluten free flour, all dishes which contain no gluten are displayed accordingly.
  • Daily carvery (please note some accompaniments such as Yorkshire puddings and stuffing contain gluten)
  • Friday’s fish of the day is made with gluten free batter.
  • Daily roast potatoes, and vegetables
  • Any dishes which contain pasta will have gluten free pasta available. Excluding lasagne dishes.
  • Homemade soup of the day, gluten free bread is available upon request.
  • Over half of the salad bar contains gluten free products.
  • Ramen (daily value meal)

The cooked to order menu which takes place from 14.00 until close Monday to Friday, offers multiple dishes as standard which are gluten free, along with wraps, pizzas, burgers, and gluten free pasta is available upon request. Gluten Free Menu

Please note, gluten free products which require frying are allocated their own fryer.

The food hall - coffee shop

  • Daily jacket potatoes and fillings
  • Selection of prewrapped sandwiches and wraps
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Confectionary including crisps, chocolate bars and protein bars.
  • Prewrapped cakes (to avoid cross contamination)
  • Teas and specialised coffees
  • Sushi
  • Smoothies
  • Yoghurts

Caffibach

  • Homemade gluten free toasties and sandwiches are made and cooked to order.
  • Prewrapped rolls, sandwiches, and wraps
  • Selection of cakes (including prewrapped)
  • Confectionary including crisps, chocolate bars and protein bars.
  • Soup of the day with gluten free bread, is available upon request
  • Smoothies
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Sushi

Blas Gogerddan

  • Daily hot food choices, gluten free choices subject to availability
  • Selection of cooked breakfast items with gluten free bread available for toast
  • Prewrapped rolls, sandwiches, and wraps
  • Prewrapped cakes
  • Yoghurts
  • Confectionary including crisps, chocolate bars and protein bars.
  • Fresh Fruit

Pantycelyn

  • Multiple breakfast items such as bacon, sausage, hash browns, eggs, beans, and tomatoes also including bread, (toaster specifically for gluten free bread) and cereals. Monday to Friday 08.00-10.15
  • Homemade gluten free dishes as standard are displayed accordingly, served between 17.00-19.00 Monday to Friday
  • Sushi
  • Yoghurts
  • Prewrapped rolls, sandwiches, and wraps
  • Cakes
  • Confectionary including crisps, chocolate bars and protein bars.
  • Fresh Fruit

Students Union Bar

The student’s union bar has a quick order menu available Monday to Friday 12.00-19.00.

  • Gluten free pizza, wraps and hot melts are available daily.
  • Chips
  • Confectionary including crisps, chocolate bars
  • Teas and specialised coffees
  • Gluten free bottled beer

Students Union Shop

  • Salads
  • Prewrapped sandwiches
  • Soups
  • Sushi
  • Fresh fruit
  • Nuts, raisins and seeds
  • Selection of ready meals
  • Prewrapped cakes
  • Confectionary including crisps, chocolate bars and protein bars.
  • Wide range of grocery items

Vegan Information

All outlets have a wide range of vegan products available daily. Ranging from a cooked breakfast, freshly prepared cooked meals, sandwiches, pies and pasties. Not to mention vegan cakes, teas and coffees made with alternatives to dairy free products.

Please feel assured that all measures are in place to prevent any forms of cross contamination.

The food hall

  • Ramen
  • Soup
  • Freshly produced salad bar
  • Vegan cooked breakfast (Vegan bacon cooked to order)
  • A minimum of one Vegan choice 5 days a week served on the hot food counter.

  • Our cooked to order service is available Monday to Friday 14.00-19.00.

    • Variety of dishes available on build your own menu
    • Pizzas
    • Southern fried range and value meal
    • Vegan friendly sides and sauces

The food hall coffee shop

  • Hot beverages made with alternatives to dairy free products
  • Smoothies
  • Selection of vegan cakes
  • Variety of vegan pies and pasties
  • Sandwiches and panini`s
  • Confectionery

Students Union Shop

  • Selection of pies and pasties
  • Hot filled Vegan rolls
  • Variety of sandwiches
  • Build your own salad bar
  • Confectionery
  • Drinks

Students Union

  • Beverages made with alternatives to dairy free products
  • Vegan burger off the daily fast-food menu
  • Vegan pizza, wraps and hot melts available

Caffibach

  • Beverages made with alternatives to dairy free products
  • Selection of vegan cakes
  • Sandwiches and panini`s
  • Confectionery
  • Soup (Menu dependant)

Blas Gogerddan

  • Beverages made with alternatives to dairy free products
  • Sandwiches
  • Confectionery

Please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff for any assistance.

 

 

Halal Information

Aberystwyth University is a multicultural community, with students, staff and visitors who have differing religious and non-religious beliefs and ethics. Aberystwyth Hospitality is committed to ensuring that services provided meet the needs of this diverse community.

We do strive to source Halal certified/ “Halal-sourced” meat for specific services and menu items in line with our recognition of the diverse needs of our customers.

Many of our outlets within Aberystwyth University have Halal labelled foods available.

We would kindly ask for students to talk to us when you arrive to Aberystwyth University if there is anything specific that you would like us to provide.

In the Student shop we stock a range of Halal groceries as well as Halal beef and chicken as standard. Again, we are more than happy to order in any specific products that students might want us to source. A list of what is available from our outlets is as follows:-

Food Hall

All our food is prepared fresh, so it is not a problem to cater for any specific requirements.

  • Most Chicken dishes and identified as Halal
  • Selected beef dishes (availability dependant) and identified as Halal
  • Vegan and vegetarian breakfast items
  • Halal dishes on our cooked to order menu (Monday to Friday)
  • Grab and go items
  • As standard there is a daily vegan and vegetarian choices available.
  • Vegan and vegetarian salad bar

Student Union Shop

  • Halal Frozen meats (Beef burgers, diced beef, minced beef, chicken breasts)
  • Selection of Halal sandwiches
  • Ko-lee Noodles
  • Selection of confectionary
  • Variety of vegan and vegetarian items
  • Vegan and vegetarian salad bar

Caffibach

  • Selection of Halal sandwiches
  • Variety of vegan and vegetarian items

Art Centre

  • Selected Halal chicken dishes
  • Daily vegan and vegetarian choices

Please note these are subject to availability from suppliers

 

Our Halal Code of Practice for Food preparation

Codes of practice for the production and service of “Halal-sourced” dishes Any Halal meat supplied by our butcher will be Halal certified and labelled with the Halal logo.

  • Halal meat is covered, labelled and segregated (within the same refrigerator/ freezer) from other meat products
  • Staff wash their hands before the preparation of Halal products.
  • Where appropriate, staff wear new disposable gloves before the preparation of Halal products.
  • Preparation surfaces, boards, knives and equipment are washed and sanitised before the preparation of Halal products.
  • The dish does not contain: alcohol, pork or pork derivatives e.g. bacon, ham, sausage, gelatine from animal source or lard
  • All oils and fats used in the preparation and cooking of Halal dishes are of Rapeseed origin.
  • Cheese used as part of the dish is vegetarian i.e. does not contain rennet from animal origin.
  • Where ever practicable Halal food is cooked in a separate oven. Where this is not possible the food is covered and the Halal dish placed above other dishes to minimise the risk of cross contamination.
  • During service, separate utensils are used for the service of Halal dishes.
  • All production and service staff are trained in the above codes of practice.

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