Allergen Information & Dietary Guide
East African Bites
Last Updated: January 10, 2026
Important Food Safety Notice
ALL PRODUCTS ARE MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN
In accordance with New Hampshire Cottage Food Law, all East African Bites products are prepared in a home kitchen that is not licensed or inspected by state health authorities.
By ordering from East African Bites, you acknowledge this condition and accept any associated risks.
⚠️ CRITICAL ALLERGEN WARNING
Cross-Contamination Risk
Our home kitchen handles multiple allergens, including:
- Wheat/Gluten
- Eggs
- Dairy (milk, butter, ghee)
- Coconut
- Nuts (including peanuts and tree nuts)
- Soy
- Sesame
- Spices (cardamom, cinnamon, etc.)
⚠️ If you have severe food allergies (especially those causing anaphylactic reactions), we strongly recommend NOT ordering from our home kitchen.
Product-Specific Allergen Information
🫓 Chapati (East African Flatbread)
Soft, layered flatbread made with simple ingredients and traditional East African cooking methods.
Confirmed Allergens:
- ✅ WHEAT/GLUTEN (Primary ingredient: wheat flour)
May Contain:
- DAIRY (butter or ghee used in preparation)
- EGGS (may be used in some variations)
Typical Ingredients:
All-purpose wheat flour, water, salt, vegetable oil or ghee, optional butter for brushing
🍩 Kenyan Mandazi
Lightly sweet, soft inside, golden and slightly crispy outside.
Confirmed Allergens:
- ✅ WHEAT/GLUTEN (Primary ingredient: wheat flour)
- ✅ EGGS (Used in dough)
- ✅ DAIRY (Milk or coconut milk)
May Contain:
- COCONUT (coconut milk may be used)
- SOY (from frying oil)
Typical Ingredients:
All-purpose wheat flour, sugar, eggs, milk or coconut milk, baking powder, cardamom, salt, vegetable oil (for frying)
🍩 Congolese Mandazi
Richer flavor, slightly crispy texture, more filling and dense.
Confirmed Allergens:
- ✅ WHEAT/GLUTEN (Primary ingredient: wheat flour)
- ✅ EGGS (Used in dough)
- ✅ DAIRY (Milk, butter, or ghee)
May Contain:
- COCONUT (coconut milk may be used)
- SOY (from frying oil)
- NUTS (trace amounts from shared preparation space)
Typical Ingredients:
All-purpose wheat flour, sugar, eggs, milk or coconut milk, butter or margarine, baking powder, cardamom and/or cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, vegetable oil (for frying)
Allergen Reference Table
| Allergen | Present? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Milk/Dairy | ✅ YES | Used in chapati (butter/ghee) and mandazi (milk) |
| Eggs | ✅ YES | Used in mandazi dough |
| Fish | ❌ NO | Not used in any products |
| Shellfish | ❌ NO | Not used in any products |
| Tree Nuts | ⚠️ MAY CONTAIN | Not added, but possible cross-contamination |
| Peanuts | ⚠️ MAY CONTAIN | Not added, but possible cross-contamination |
| Wheat | ✅ YES | Primary ingredient in all products |
| Soybeans | ⚠️ MAY CONTAIN | Possible from frying oil or margarine |
| Sesame | ⚠️ MAY CONTAIN | Not added, but possible cross-contamination |
Dietary Considerations
✅ Vegetarian-Friendly
All products are vegetarian (no meat, poultry, or fish). May contain eggs and dairy.
❌ NOT Vegan
Chapati may contain dairy. Mandazi contains eggs and dairy.
❌ NOT Gluten-Free
All products contain wheat flour as the primary ingredient.
❌ NOT Dairy-Free
Chapati uses butter/ghee. Mandazi uses milk.
⚠️ Halal Ingredients
Ingredients are halal-compliant, but kitchen is NOT certified halal.
❌ NOT Kosher
Our home kitchen is not kosher-certified.
Emergency Contact Information
If You Experience an Allergic Reaction
SEVERE REACTION (Difficulty breathing, swelling, hives):
- Call 911 immediately
- Use EpiPen if prescribed
- Seek emergency medical attention
MILD REACTION (Upset stomach, mild rash):
- Stop eating the product immediately
- Take antihistamine if prescribed
- Contact your doctor if symptoms persist
Contact Us
Questions about allergens or ingredients?
East African Bites
Manchester, NH
Phone: (603) 338-1650
Email: kibetc168@gmail.com
We're here to help! Don't hesitate to ask questions before ordering.
This allergen information was last updated on January 10, 2026.