Allergy-friendly recipes

Japanese school kitchens cook for every child in the class, including those with allergies — so these recipes were designed from the start to avoid egg, milk or wheat wherever possible, without tasting like a compromise.

How to read the labels. "Egg-free", "Milk-free" and "Wheat-free" come from the nutritionist's own records. If any of her records says a recipe contains an allergen (for example from consommé, ham or sauce), we list it as containing it. Soy sauce and miso may still appear in wheat-free recipes: they are made with wheat, but Japanese school-lunch allergy guidelines usually do not require removing them — so "wheat-free" here is not the same as gluten-free. Always check your own product labels and follow your doctor's advice.

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Recipes made without egg.

Recipes made without milk or dairy products.

Recipes made without wheat flour, bread or noodles. Soy sauce and miso may still be used: they are made with wheat, but Japanese school-lunch allergy guidelines usually do not require removing them. Check with your doctor.