What Is an Allergen?

Food allergens are components of food that can cause an abnormal reaction in the body's immune system. Food allergens are generally proteins or glycoproteins with a relative molecular mass of 10,000 to 70,000. They can be divided into major allergens and minor allergens. Most allergic patients are sensitive to major allergens.

Food allergens

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Food allergens are foods that can cause

1.Eight Species: Eggs, Peanuts, Milk, Soy Beans, Wheat, Tree Nuts, Fish and Crustaceans

2.Eight samples: sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cotton seeds, poppy seeds, fruits, beans (excluding mung beans)

3.Others: lemon yellow, sulfite, latex