Allergen Management Made Simple: Protecting Customers with Digital Menus

Food allergen management is both a legal obligation and a moral responsibility for every food service business. With regulations becoming stricter across Europe and increasing awareness among consumers, having a reliable system for communicating allergen information is essential.

The Paper Menu Limitation

Traditional paper menus often list allergens in tiny print, use cryptic number systems, or rely on the phrase “please ask your server.” This puts the burden on already busy waitstaff to know every ingredient in every dish, and on customers who may be uncomfortable asking in a language that is not their own.

Clear, Automatic Allergen Display

GustiQo allows you to tag every dish with its allergen information during menu setup. This information is then clearly displayed to the customer on the digital menu, in their own language. Gluten, nuts, dairy, shellfish — every allergen is visible and unambiguous.

Real-Time Updates

When a recipe changes or a supplier substitutes an ingredient, you can update the allergen information instantly. With paper menus, this kind of change would require a full reprint. With GustiQo, it takes seconds, and every customer immediately sees the accurate information.

Legal Compliance

Digital allergen management helps you stay compliant with food safety regulations. The system provides a clear, documented trail of allergen information that can be invaluable during inspections or in the unfortunate event of an incident.

Protecting your customers from allergen risks is not optional. Making it easy and reliable with digital tools is simply smart business.