Frequently Asked Questions
Allergens & Safety Protocols
Yes! We call these ingredients our BIG NO’s.
All of our products are completely free from the U.S. FDA’s top 9 major allergens: milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, crustacean shellfish, and sesame. Our products are also free from gluten.
Additionally, BIG YES products do not contain mustard, sulfites, lupin, or mollusks.
Note: Some of our products do contain celery or coconut. While these are not among the top 9 allergens in the United States, they are recognized allergens in other parts of the world, so we clearly bold them in our ingredient lists to make them easy to spot.
Yes! All of our products are free from peanuts and tree nuts.
Note: Some of our products do contain coconut. While coconut is no longer considered a tree nut by the U.S. FDA, it is a recognized allergen in other parts of the world. Whenever coconut is used in a BIG YES product, it is bolded on the ingredient label to make it easy to spot.
No. Some BIG YES products contain coconut. While coconut is no longer considered a tree nut by the U.S. FDA, it is a recognized allergen in other parts of the world. Whenever coconut is used in a BIG YES product, it is bolded on the ingredient label to make it easy to spot.
Yes! Our products do not contain gluten and are made in a gluten-free facility.
Nope! Our dedicated facility is free from milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, crustacean shellfish, sesame, and gluten.
We also require that our suppliers operate in dedicated top 9 allergen-free and gluten-free facilities or have best-in-class safety protocols to mitigate cross-contamination, including SQF certification, segregated storage and batching, strict cleaning and sanitization processes, and swab testing.
We’d love to help! Please contact us directly at ingredients@bigyesfoods.com. We’ll get back to you as quickly as possible; we know timely answers matter.
Other Product Questions
Yummus Hummus, Berry Good Day, and Dip Dip Hooray are Kosher.
Yummus Hummus, Berry Good Day, and Dip Dip Hooray are vegan.
BIG YES products are not currently certified organic. However, we choose organic ingredients whenever possible. Any ingredient that is organic is clearly identified in the ingredient list.
Our first priority is sourcing high-quality ingredients from trusted suppliers who meet our rigorous allergen and safety standards. Some of these suppliers offer organic options, while others do not.
Additionally, because produce availability changes throughout the year, our fruits and vegetables may be organic seasonally. Whenever organic produce that meets our quality standards is available, we choose it.
BIG YES products do not feature any ingredients listed on Whole Foods’ list of banned ingredients. Further, our products contain no artificial flavors or colors.
A few of our desserts do contain Monocalcium Phosphate (a leavening agent), Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (a leavening agent), and/or Xanthan Gum (a plant-based binder often used to replace gluten).
Yes! Our containers are made from PET, one of the most widely accepted plastics in curbside recycling programs. Please check your local recycling guidelines, as recycling capabilities vary by community.
We’re also continually working to reduce our environmental impact and use packaging that contains at least 10% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
Yes! We carefully select packaging from trusted suppliers. Our food-grade packaging is free from BPA, Bisphenol, and Phthalates.
Because we use fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid artificial preservatives, our meals are designed to be enjoyed fresh, not to sit on a shelf for months.
Most BIG YES products stay fresh for about a week under refrigeration, though shelf life varies by product. Please refer to the Best By date on the package, and enjoy your meal the same day it’s opened for optimal taste and quality.
Where to Buy
BIG YES is currently available at select schools and venues in the greater Denver area.
We’re adding new locations regularly! Join our mailing list and follow us on Instagram to be the first to hear about new launches, partnerships, and where BIG YES is headed next.
Please contact us! We’d love to bring BIG YES to your child’s camp or school.
So do we! We aim to be available wherever families live, travel, and play. Please use this form to let us — and these venues — know where you think we should go next!
Not yet. To find out when and where our products are available for direct purchase, be sure to join our mailing list and follow us on Instagram.
Misc
- Something else on your mind? Send a note to hello@bigyesfoods.com with any and all BIG YES questions.