food allergens
Triggers for reactions
Food allergens are substances in food that trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
The most common are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame—often called "the big nine" in U.S. food labeling.
Restaurants and packaged foods typically list allergens to help people avoid potentially dangerous reactions: Please check the menu for food allergens before ordering.
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- sesameOilseed for tahini
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- wheatCereal crop for flour
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