Allergens

Protect your diners with accurate, comprehensive allergen information.

In This Section

1. Tri-State Model - Understanding Contains, Safe, and Unconfirmed
2. Allergen Settings - Configure tracked allergens
3. Marking Allergens - Set allergen status on items
4. Derived Allergens - How allergens propagate
5. Verification Queue - Review and verify allergen data
6. Community Flags - Handle diner-submitted corrections
7. Allergen Insights - Analytics and coverage reports
8. Public Display - How diners see allergen info

Why Allergens Matter

Food allergies affect millions of people. Accurate allergen information:

• Protects diners from allergic reactions
• Builds trust with your customers
• Reduces liability for your restaurant
• Improves experience for diners with dietary restrictions

Supported Allergens

FDA Big 9 (Always Available)

These allergens account for 90% of food allergies in the United States:

1. Milk - Dairy products, casein, whey
2. Eggs - Whole eggs, egg whites, egg yolks
3. Fish - Salmon, tuna, cod, etc.
4. Shellfish - Shrimp, crab, lobster, etc.
5. Tree Nuts - Almonds, walnuts, cashews, etc.
6. Peanuts - Peanuts, peanut oil, peanut butter
7. Wheat - Wheat flour, bread, pasta
8. Soybeans - Soy sauce, tofu, edamame
9. Sesame - Sesame seeds, tahini, sesame oil

Additional Allergens

Configure these in Allergens > Settings:

• Gluten - Found in wheat, barley, rye
• Mustard - Mustard seeds, prepared mustard
• Celery - Celery stalks, celery salt
• Lupin - Lupin flour, lupin seeds
• Mollusks - Oysters, clams, mussels
• Sulfites - Wine, dried fruits, preservatives
• Alcohol - Beer, wine, spirits

Core Concepts

The Tri-State Model

Every allergen on every item has one of three states:

This model ensures diners know exactly what’s verified and what isn’t.

Derived Allergens

When items contain other items (combos, variants), allergens propagate:

• A combo contains an allergen if any component contains it
• A variant parent contains allergens from all variant options
• Changes to ingredient allergens update all items using that ingredient

Verification

Atlee helps you verify allergen accuracy:

• Verification Queue - Review items needing allergen attention
• Community Flags - See corrections submitted by diners
• Insights Dashboard - Track allergen coverage across your menu

Quick Start

1. Configure Allergens

Navigate to Allergens > Settings and enable the allergens relevant to your menu.

2. Add Ingredients

For each menu item, add a complete ingredient list. This enables automatic allergen suggestions.

3. Mark Allergens

Review each item and set allergen status:

• Mark Contains for items with the allergen
• Mark Safe for verified allergen-free items
• Leave Unconfirmed if you’re unsure

4. Review the Queue

Navigate to Allergens > Verification to see items needing attention.

5. Monitor Insights

Check Allergens > Insights for coverage statistics and gaps.

Best Practices

1. Verify with suppliers - Confirm ingredient allergens with your vendors
2. Document cross-contamination - Note shared cooking equipment
3. Train your staff - Ensure kitchen knows allergen procedures
4. Review regularly - Quarterly allergen audits catch changes
5. Respond to flags - Take community feedback seriously