Allergen communication
Sesame and Major Allergen Review Template
Use this review sheet to check where sesame and the other major allergen signals appear across menu copy, labels, staff scripts, prep notes, and online ordering surfaces.
How to use this template
Duplicate this file for each review cycle or restaurant location. Keep one clean master and one working copy with dates, owners, and approvals filled in.
What this template is for
Sesame is now part of the major allergen conversation customers expect operators to understand clearly. This review sheet helps you trace where allergen information exists, where it is missing, and where staff may still be relying on memory instead of a written system.
Use it whenever you revise labels, launch a new menu, update bakery items, rewrite sauce descriptions, or retrain front-of-house staff.
Major allergen map
| Allergen | Common menu risk points | Menu note present? | Staff note present? | Needs follow-up? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | Desserts, bakery fillings, creamy sauces | |||
| Egg | Batter, noodles, buns, pastries, mayonnaise-based sauces | |||
| Fish | Broths, sauces, dried seafood, XO-style condiments | |||
| Crustacean shellfish | Shrimp fillings, stock, sauces, seafood specials | |||
| Tree nuts | Desserts, sweet soups, bakery toppings | |||
| Peanuts | Sauces, garnishes, desserts | |||
| Wheat | Soy sauce, noodles, wrappers, breads, batter | |||
| Soy | Soy sauce, tofu, bean curd products, marinades | |||
| Sesame | Sesame oil, seeds, paste, buns, dressings, garnish |
Sesame-specific review
- Check whether sesame is visible only in the ingredient list or also appears in a customer-facing allergen note.
- Review bakery items, sesame buns, sesame balls, tahini-like pastes, dressings, and garnish language.
- Check whether sesame oil appears in sauces or marinades that are described too vaguely online.
- Confirm that staff know the difference between ingredient presence and cross-contact uncertainty.
- Add a written escalation path for allergy questions that staff cannot answer immediately.
Audit sheet
| Touchpoint | What the guest sees today | Gap or ambiguity | Revision needed | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main menu | ||||
| Bakery labels | ||||
| Online ordering menu | ||||
| Google profile or menu source | ||||
| Printed allergen sheet | ||||
| Staff script |
Sign-off
- Record the manager who reviewed the written allergen language.
- Record the kitchen lead who confirmed the ingredient and prep reality.
- Set the next review date for any seasonal or rotating items that change sauce, garnish, or pastry fillings.