Allergen Knives

This serrated pastry knife from Hygiplas is a straightforward, practical cutting tool designed for use in commercial bakery, pastry, and dairy preparation. The stainless steel blade carries a full serrated edge that allows clean slicing through pastry cases, tarts, gateaux, and layered cakes without compressing or tearing the structure — something a plain edge tends to do on delicate bakes.

In a busy kitchen environment, the serrated edge maintains its cutting performance through extended service periods without requiring the same frequency of sharpening that a smooth blade demands. The stainless steel construction holds up well under daily use and repeated washing cycles.

From a practical standpoint, this knife earns its place in operations where allergen control is taken seriously. The handle follows the Hygiplas colour-coding system — purple for allergen-controlled use, white for bakery and dairy — which supports kitchen protocols designed to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Both colours are present on the same handle, making it a versatile choice where those two categories overlap in a single section.

• Serrated blade slices cleanly through pastry without tearing
• Colour-coded handle supports allergen management protocols
• Dishwasher-safe handle simplifies end-of-service cleaning
• Stainless steel construction suits daily commercial use

This knife is well suited to patisseries, hotel kitchens, contract catering operations, and any site where pastry and allergen management both feature in daily prep. It is a single-purpose tool — if your team needs a broader range of colour-coded knives across multiple allergen categories or food types, the wider Hygiplas range covers most standard requirements.

If you are putting together a colour-coded knife set for a new section or reviewing your allergen controls, we are happy to talk through what would work best for your setup.

The Hygiplas colour-coded cooks knife is a straightforward, workaday kitchen knife designed specifically with food safety compliance in mind. With a broad, sturdy stainless steel blade at 16cm, it handles the general prep work you'd expect of a cooks knife — chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables or other ingredients — while the colour-coded handle ties it directly into a structured allergen or cross-contamination control system.

In busy prep kitchens, colour coding is one of the simplest and most reliable ways to reduce the risk of allergen transfer between food groups. Designating specific knives to specific tasks or ingredients — and making that designation immediately visible by handle colour — helps kitchen teams work quickly without having to stop and think. The brown handle is designated for vegetables; the purple handle is intended for allergen-sensitive preparation work, making it a practical addition to kitchens managing allergen protocols under Natasha's Law obligations.

The stainless steel blade is straightforward to clean and holds up well to the demands of a commercial prep environment. At 120g, it sits in a comfortable working weight for extended prep sessions, and the ergonomic handle is shaped to give a secure grip during repetitive cutting tasks.

• Supports formal colour-coded allergen control systems
• Broad blade suitable for general vegetable and ingredient preparation
• Stainless steel construction cleans down quickly between tasks
• Lightweight enough for extended prep work without fatigue

This knife is best suited to kitchens that have, or are building, a structured colour-coding system. It is a practical, entry-level option for sites where budget and standardisation matter — if you need higher-specification blades for more demanding cutting tasks, there are heavier-duty options in the range worth considering.

If you're unsure which colour-coding system works best for your kitchen setup or allergen controls, feel free to get in touch — it's worth a conversation before you commit to a full set.

The Hygiplas colour-coded cooks knife is a broad-bladed, general-purpose knife designed for the full range of chopping, slicing, and dicing tasks that make up the bulk of daily prep work in a commercial kitchen. At 25cm, the blade length suits most standard prep tasks and fits comfortably within a busy brigade's workflow without being unwieldy.

Constructed from stainless steel, the blade holds a serviceable working edge and is straightforward to clean down between tasks — an important practical consideration in a professional kitchen where hygiene and turnaround between prep stages matter. The handle is designed to give a secure, comfortable grip during extended use, which reduces fatigue during long prep shifts.

Where this knife earns its place in most professional kitchens is its role within a colour-coded system. Available in brown (vegetables) and purple (allergens), it allows teams to apply a clear visual protocol that reduces the risk of cross-contamination between food groups or allergen-containing ingredients. Allergen management in particular has become an operational priority, and having dedicated, visually distinct knives is a straightforward, low-cost way to support those procedures.

• Colour-coded handle supports allergen and food-group segregation
• Stainless steel blade is durable and easy to clean
• Broad blade profile suitable for general chopping and prep tasks
• Ergonomic handle design reduces fatigue during extended prep work

This knife is well suited to kitchens of any size that operate a colour-coded prep system or need a dedicated allergen knife as part of their food safety protocols. It is a practical, no-frills choice rather than a high-end chef's knife, so teams requiring premium blade performance or specialist cutting tasks may want to consider a more professional-grade option alongside it.

If you're building out a full colour-coded knife set or want guidance on allergen management equipment more broadly, the team is happy to help you put the right kit together.

The Hygiplas Pro chef knife is a 25cm general-purpose cook's knife for professional kitchens, available in red for raw meat and purple for allergen segregation. The handle colour follows the widely adopted HACCP colour-coding system, keeping each knife visually distinct from knives used for other food groups.

The stainless steel blade handles everyday prep such as slicing, chopping and portioning, and the rounded ergonomic handle has a textured grip that stays secure on wet or greasy hands.

• Red or purple HACCP colour-coded handle reduces cross-contamination risk
• 25cm stainless steel blade suits general commercial prep
• Textured non-slip ergonomic handle for secure grip
• Easy to clean as part of daily kitchen hygiene routines

Once a knife is designated for raw meat or allergen use, keep it dedicated to that purpose so your colour-coding controls stay intact. If you are putting together a colour-coded set and want advice on what to include, the team is happy to help.

The Hygiplas serrated slicer is a stainless steel kitchen knife designed for slicing tasks where a straight blade would compress or tear the food. The serrated edge grips the surface and draws through with a sawing motion, which is particularly effective on foods with a firmer crust or skin and a softer interior — bread, tomatoes, cooked meats, and similar items.

In a working kitchen, this kind of blade consistency matters. Staff can produce even slices without applying excessive downward pressure, which reduces fatigue during repetitive prep and keeps portions more uniform across service. The serrated edge also tends to stay serviceable for longer between sharpenings than a plain blade used on the same tasks.

The handle is colour-coded and dishwasher-safe, which makes it straightforward to slot into an existing colour-coding system for allergen management and cross-contamination control. Keeping a dedicated colour for a specific food group — or a specific allergen — helps staff make the right choice quickly, particularly during busy prep periods when there is less time to think.

• Stainless steel serrated blade for consistent slicing without tearing
• Colour-coded handle supports allergen and cross-contamination protocols
• Dishwasher-safe construction simplifies end-of-service cleaning
• Suited to bread, cooked meats, tomatoes, and similar produce
• Reduces hand pressure required during repetitive slicing prep

This knife is well suited to catering operations of any size that follow a colour-coding system — from school kitchens and care homes through to hotel and restaurant prep sections. If you are building out a full set across multiple food groups or allergen categories, it is worth discussing your requirements with us to make sure you have the right colours covered.

The Hygiplas serrated slicer is a 30cm stainless steel knife for slicing tasks in commercial kitchens, available in eight handle colours: Red, Purple, Brown, Black, Yellow, Blue, Green and White. The handle colour is part of the Hygiplas colour-coded knife system: red is commonly used for raw meat, purple for allergen-only use and brown for vegetables, helping teams manage cross-contamination risk through a simple visual discipline.

The serrated edge cuts cleanly without dragging or compressing the food, and keeps performing between sharpenings. The stainless steel blade resists rust and corrosion under regular commercial use, and the ergonomic handle keeps a secure grip whether wet or dry, reducing fatigue during extended prep.

• Eight colour-coded handles support HACCP and allergen systems
• Serrated edge reduces tearing and maintains cutting performance between sharpenings
• Dishwasher-safe handle simplifies end-of-service cleaning
• Ergonomic handle provides a secure grip when wet or dry
• Stainless steel blade resists rust and corrosion

This is a practical everyday prep knife rather than a heavy-duty tool, and it is not a substitute for a well-maintained butcher's knife on heavy breakdown work. The value of colour coding only holds when every member of staff follows the same protocol, so a matching set across knife types is generally the more practical approach.

If you are building out a colour-coded knife set or want help choosing the right combination for your kitchen, the team is happy to help.