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Gardenia Fruit as Food Dye

Soy protein—particularly its amino acid content—is used in the manufacture of gardenia blue dye to provide the nitrogen-rich compounds necessary for…

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), aka Pollen-food Allergy Syndrome

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), also known as pollen-food allergy syndrome, is a type of food allergy that occurs in people who are allergic to certain…

Common Seed Allergens and Their Cross-Reactivity

Comparison of Common Seed Allergens and Their Cross-Reactivity

Latex-Fruit Syndrome and Its Impact on Tree Nut Allergies

Latex-Fruit Syndrome is a cross-reactivity phenomenon where individuals allergic to latex develop allergic reactions to certain fruits and nuts due…

Macadamia Nut: Cross-Reactivity with Other Food Groups

Cross-Reactivity of Macadamia Nuts with Other Food Groups

Epitope Mapping of Cashew Allergens (Anacardium occidentale)

Epitope mapping is a crucial process in understanding how IgE antibodies recognize specific regions of cashew allergenic proteins. This helps in…

Wheat - Allergy -vs- Intolerance -vs - Celiac Disease

Wheat Allergy is an IgE-mediated reaction, leading to immediate allergic symptoms (hives, swelling, anaphylaxis).

Understanding Sesame as a Hidden Ingredient

Sesame is a major food allergen that can appear in unexpected places due to its use as a flavoring agent, oil, or hidden ingredient in various food…

Sesame - Cross-reactivity with other Allergens

Sesame proteins belong to the same protein families as allergens in legumes, nuts, and other seeds, so positive tests to these foods are common. True…

Shellfish Allergy vs. Shellfish Poisoning

Some shellfish reactions are not true allergies but are caused by marine toxins from contaminated shellfish.

Fish Allergy vs. Histamine Poisoning (Scombroid Poisoning)

Some fish reactions are not true allergies but are caused by histamine buildup in improperly stored fish.

Edible Insects

A Comparison of Edible Insect Allergies with Shellfish Allergies

Food Dyes

Food dye allergies and intolerances are adverse immune or non-immune reactions to artificial or natural food colorings found in processed foods…

Bird-Egg Syndrome

Bird-Egg Syndrome: A Cross-Reactive Allergy Between Birds and Eggs

Lactose Intolerance in the Human Body

Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder in which the body is unable to fully digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. This…

Dairy in Common Foods

Common Foods That May Contain Hidden Milk Ingredients

Milk-Derived Ingredients Hidden in Food

Processed foods like chips, crackers, and protein bars may contain whey, casein, or milk protein isolate.

Common Food Allergens with Allergenic Component

Tree Nuts - Reading the Label

Tree nuts are commonly used in a variety of processed foods, baked goods, and even personal care products. Reading ingredient labels and being aware…

Tree Nuts Allergy - Common Foods That May Contain Hidden Tree Nuts

Tree nuts are commonly used in a variety of processed foods, baked goods, and even personal care products. Reading ingredient labels and being aware…

Tree Nut-Derived Hidden Ingredients

Granola bars, cereals, and snack mixes may contain hidden nut flours, chopped nuts, or nut-based additives.

Coconut-derived Hidden Ingredients

For a person with coconut allergy, what matters is coconut protein. It comes from the coconut flesh and water, not from highly processed ingredients…

Coconut Allergy - Cross-reactive with Palm Fruit and Latex

Anaphylaxis: act fast. After an exposure, any breathing symptom (wheeze, repeated cough, throat tightness, hoarse voice), fainting or dizziness, or…

Coconut - no longer considered a Major Food Allergen by the FDA

Coconut (Cocos nucifera) was previously categorized as a tree nut by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under its list of major food…

Peanut Allergy - Guide on Food Preparation and Cross-Contamination Prevention

Use separate cutting boards, knives, and utensils for peanut-free meals to avoid contamination.

Peanut-Derived Products

Peanuts are commonly hidden in processed foods like granola bars, cereals, and snack items, listed as peanut flour or as hydrolyzed peanut protein…