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Mercer Culinary Allergen Purple Utility Tongs 9.5"

SKU: CL697

£7.23(£8.68 inc VAT)

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These Mercer Culinary utility tongs are colour-coded purple specifically for allergen-free food handling. Purple is a widely recognised allergen colour code in professional kitchens, making these tongs a practical tool for teams managing allergen protocols under food safety legislation.

Constructed from glass-reinforced nylon in a seamless one-piece design, the tongs are heat resistant to 220°C, which means they can be used during active cooking and service without risk of warping or degradation. The material is also stain and odour resistant, which matters when tongs are going through high-frequency washing cycles or being used across different service periods.

  • Colour-coded purple for clear allergen segregation during prep and service
  • Seamless one-piece construction leaves no joints where food debris can collect
  • Heat resistant to 220°C for safe use during cooking and service
  • Stain and odour resistant for reliable hygiene over repeated use
  • HACCP compliant, supporting documented allergen management procedures

At 240mm in length, these are a practical everyday size for most plating, portioning, and prep tasks. They are not a heavy-duty grill or barbecue tool — for high-heat or heavy-load applications, a metal-bodied tong would be more appropriate.

Well suited to any kitchen running formal allergen management procedures: restaurants, school caterers, care homes, and contract catering operations where cross-contamination risk must be visibly controlled. A full colour-coded set across all utensil types is the most effective way to build a robust allergen system.

If you're building out a colour-coded allergen toolkit or want to check which other utensils are available in purple, the team is happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

Why are these tongs purple rather than another colour?

Purple is the colour code adopted across much of the UK catering industry to denote allergen-free food handling, distinguishing these utensils from those used with standard ingredients. Using a dedicated purple set helps kitchen teams avoid cross-contamination at a glance, which is particularly important when managing the 14 major allergens under UK food information regulations.

Can these tongs be used directly on a hot grill or in a pan?

The glass-reinforced nylon material is rated to 220°C, so they are suitable for general cooking and service tasks involving moderate heat. For prolonged direct contact with very high-heat surfaces such as char grills or solid-top ranges, a stainless steel tong would be a more appropriate choice.

Are these suitable for a kitchen that runs multiple allergen menus simultaneously?

Yes — for kitchens managing multiple allergen requirements, colour-coded utensils like these are a practical front-line control measure. Ideally, you would also have colour-coded chopping boards, storage containers, and serving equipment to create a consistent system. If you need guidance on building out a full allergen toolkit, the team can advise on what's available.
Mercer Culinary Allergen Purple Utility Tongs 9.5"

£7.23(£8.68 inc VAT)

£7.23(£8.68 inc VAT)

These Mercer Culinary utility tongs are colour-coded purple specifically for allergen-free food handling. Purple is a widely recognised allergen colour code in professional kitchens, making these tongs a practical tool for teams managing allergen protocols under food safety legislation.

Constructed from glass-reinforced nylon in a seamless one-piece design, the tongs are heat resistant to 220°C, which means they can be used during active cooking and service without risk of warping or degradation. The material is also stain and odour resistant, which matters when tongs are going through high-frequency washing cycles or being used across different service periods.

  • Colour-coded purple for clear allergen segregation during prep and service
  • Seamless one-piece construction leaves no joints where food debris can collect
  • Heat resistant to 220°C for safe use during cooking and service
  • Stain and odour resistant for reliable hygiene over repeated use
  • HACCP compliant, supporting documented allergen management procedures

At 240mm in length, these are a practical everyday size for most plating, portioning, and prep tasks. They are not a heavy-duty grill or barbecue tool — for high-heat or heavy-load applications, a metal-bodied tong would be more appropriate.

Well suited to any kitchen running formal allergen management procedures: restaurants, school caterers, care homes, and contract catering operations where cross-contamination risk must be visibly controlled. A full colour-coded set across all utensil types is the most effective way to build a robust allergen system.

If you're building out a colour-coded allergen toolkit or want to check which other utensils are available in purple, the team is happy to help.