Hidden Allergens in Your Food

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Allergic reactions to food are very common and very dangerous too. Other allergies are triggered by microscopic protein particles that are inhaled or come into contact with the skin. But food allergies usually involve proteins that have been digested (swallowed). Thus, exposure to substances that cause allergies is often greater.

Find out what ingredients are contained

Manufacturers have been asked to list common allergens on packaging labels. The main allergens include peanuts, milk, eggs, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soybeans, and wheat. Certain types of fish, crustaceans, and legume trees must be registered if available. Also even though you may be allergic to milk casein protein, manufacturers must use the term "milk" on products containing casein.

According to U.S. The Food and Drug Administration, these major allergens reach more than 90 percent of documented food allergies. To avoid exposure to allergies to food, read labels carefully. Materials or even packaging facilities can change. Don't assume ingredients that are familiar with allergens. You must check it to make sure.

When eating out, never eat foods that you are not sure are free of allergy ingredients. Restaurant employees are usually willing to help you. But people often don't understand the seriousness of food allergies. Eating in social situations is very risky for this reason. Unless you know exactly what someone is making and how they are prepared, stick to your food

Hidden source of contamination

It is important to avoid triggering your allergies. The following are some examples of invisible sources of allergens.

Dairy products

Remember the following if you try to avoid lactose or milk protein:

  • Some tuna brands contain casein
  • Some processed meats contain casein
  • "Non dairy" products sometimes contain milk ingredients
  • Some prescription drugs use milk sugar (lactose) as a filler

Nuts

Peanuts are commonly found in jams, ice cream, cereals, and bread. Peanuts may also be available at:

  • Salad dressing, which may contain peanut oil
  • Cooking spices that often contain peanuts
  • Candy with nougat

Egg

Egg or egg protein (albumin) may be found in almost all foods including:

  • Marshmallow
  • Mayonnaise
  • Meringue
  • Frosting on the cake
  • Meat products are packaged or processed
  • Certain vaccines (ask for your doctor's information)

Soy

Like milk and beans, soybeans are widespread in the food chain. Here are some things to watch out for if you have soy allergy:

  • Packaged grill food
  • Packaging sauce
  • Substitute meat
  • Edamame (whole peas), tofu, miso, tempeh
  • Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), textured vegetable protein (TVP), lecithin, monodiglyceride

What must be remembered

If you have children, teach other adults who have the responsibility to care for your child how to recognize the signs of reaction. They also have to be taught how to deal with food allergy emergencies. Teachers, school nurses, and other adults who care for your child must receive written instructions, perhaps in the form of an emergency action plan.

Hidden Allergens in Your Food
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