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Sesame Seed Bun
Sesame Seed Bun
Low concern
A sesame seed bun contains both wheat (gluten) and sesame, both major food allergens. Sesame became the 9th major US food allergen requiring labeling under the FASTER Act effective January 2023.
Found in
111 products
What it is
Bread bun, typically for hamburgers, topped with sesame seeds.
Carbohydrate carrier and presentation element for sandwiches and burgers.
Why it's flagged
- Wheat/gluten allergen
- Sesame allergen (FASTER Act 2023)
- Refined grain
What regulators actually say
"Sesame became the 9th major food allergen recognized by the US, effective January 1, 2023"
"Sesame seeds and products thereof - allergen labeling required"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Sesame is a major food allergen under FASTER Act (effective Jan 2023); wheat is major food allergen under FALCPA
European Union — EFSA
Sesame and wheat both require allergen labeling under 1169/2011
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