9 section platters

This 9 section Christmas platter is a lovely idea for Christmas present parties or more full of Christmas pick and mix and chocolate.

• Sugar: The primary sweetener in most candies.

• Vegetable fats: Often palm-based.

• Whey powder: Derived from milk, a common dairy allergen.

• Emulsifiers: Such as soya lecithin, which is a common allergen.

• Flavourings: Natural and artificial flavourings, which can be a source of allergens.

• Wheat flour/starch: A source of gluten and wheat, both common allergens.

• Glucose syrup/dextrose: Used for sweetness and texture.

• Acids: Citric, malic, or acetic acid for flavour.

• Gelatine: Often derived from beef in non-vegetarian products. 

Common allergens

• Milk: From whey powder and other dairy ingredients.

• Wheat: From wheat flour and starch.

• Soya: From soya lecithin emulsifiers.

• Gluten: From wheat and other grain products.

• Nuts and peanuts: May be present in small "may contain" traces in some products, especially chocolate mixes