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Shellfish allergies are highly cross reactive, but its prevalence is much higher than that of fish allergy. Shellfish allergy is the leading cause of food allergy in U.S adults. [31] As of 2018 six allergens have been identified to prawn alone; along with crab, it is the major culprit of seafood anaphylaxis. [13]
The potato was first domesticated by the Andean civilizations in the region of modern-day southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia [2] between 8000 and 5000 BCE. [3] It has since spread around the world and has become a staple crop in many countries. The following is a list of dishes that use potato as a main ingredient.
Patatin is identified as a major cause of potato allergy. [5] It has found to be similar to latex, and when in contact with open skin, there has been an increase of immunoglobulin E which causes some allergic reactions and symptoms, such as asthmatic symptoms, or atopic dermatitis. [6]
In the United States, food allergy affects as many as 5% of infants less than three years of age [103] and 3% to 4% of adults. [104] [105] The prevalence of food allergies is rising. [106] [107] [108] Food allergies cause roughly 30,000 emergency room visits and 150 deaths per year. [109]
Food intolerance is a detrimental reaction, often delayed, to a food, beverage, food additive, or compound found in foods that produces symptoms in one or more body organs and systems, but generally refers to reactions other than food allergy. Food hypersensitivity is used to refer broadly to both food intolerances and food allergies.
The EWG prides itself in providing research and information to allow people to lead healthier lives. Every year, the nonprofit releases a list called 'Dirty Dozen,' which includes a ranking of ...
Manufacturers are given two ways in which to label food allergens. They may either state the food source name of a major food allergen in the list of ingredients, most often contained within parenthesis. (e.g. Casein (milk)) or they could instead use the word "contains" in the label, such as "contains peanuts". [2]
List of pickled foods; List of pies, tarts and flans; List of poppy seed pastries and dishes; List of porridges; List of puddings; List of rice dishes; List of rolled foods; List of sandwiches. List of American sandwiches; List of sauces; List of snack foods by country; List of snack foods; List of soul foods and dishes; List of soy-based foods ...