Free Allergen Matrix Template
A ready-to-print PDF grid covering all 14 major allergens. List your dishes, tick the allergens, and keep a record for staff and inspectors.
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What's in the Template
A four-page printable pack designed for UK food businesses
The 14-Allergen Matrix
A printable grid with a column for every allergen required under UK Food Information Regulations 2014, a simple C / M / O key (contains, may contain, can be left out) and sign-off fields – completed by, checked by, next review and signature.
Detailed Cereal & Nut Version
A second matrix that splits gluten into wheat, barley, oats and rye, and tree nuts into all eight named nuts – exactly what enforcement officers may ask you to specify.
How-To Guide & Allergen Reference
A step-by-step guide with a worked example matrix, plus a one-page reference showing each of the 14 allergens and where they commonly hide. Formatted for A4 landscape printing.
The Problem with Paper Allergen Matrices
A paper matrix is better than nothing – but it comes with real risks
Outdated Copies Everywhere
You update one sheet, but the old version is still pinned to the kitchen wall. Staff serve customers using yesterday's allergen info.
Illegible Handwriting
Scribbled amendments, crossed-out entries, and faded printouts make it impossible for staff to read allergen information quickly and accurately.
Lost or Damaged Sheets
Paper gets splashed, torn, or buried under other documents. When the EHO arrives, you cannot find the current version.
Manual Updates Every Recipe Change
Every time a supplier changes an ingredient or you tweak a recipe, you must rewrite, reprint, and redistribute the entire matrix by hand.
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It's Easier to Start Digital Than to Convert Later
Many businesses start with paper and plan to "go digital eventually." But the longer you wait, the bigger the backlog of data to enter. Starting digital from day one means every dish is recorded once and stays current forever.
No Data Entry Backlog
Starting digital from day one means you never have to convert a stack of paper records. Every dish is entered once and stays current.
Allergen Info Always Current
Change a recipe or supplier? Update it once and every menu, QR code, and PDF reflects the change instantly.
Staff See the Same Version
No more confusion about which sheet is the latest. Every member of staff accesses the same live, up-to-date allergen information.
Updates Take Seconds, Not Hours
What used to take an afternoon of rewriting and reprinting now takes a few clicks. Spend your time cooking, not copying.
Allergenius Gives You Both: Digital and Paper
You don't have to choose. Allergenius keeps your allergen information digital and always up to date – and this free template gives you a paper copy for the kitchen binder while you get set up.
Digital Source of Truth
Your allergen records live in one place. Update once, and every output – QR codes and customer menus – updates automatically.
Paper When You Need It
Use the free matrix template on this page as your printed kitchen reference. It covers all 14 allergens and is ready to fill in today.
Accurate Everywhere
Whether a customer scans your QR code or a member of staff checks the kitchen sheet, everyone works from the same allergen information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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