A Food, a Bite, a Sip: How Much Allergen Is in That?

Detailed information about the amount of allergenic protein ingested by patient prior to an allergic reaction yields valuable for diagnosis, guidance and management food allergy. However, exact ingredients is often not declared on label. In this study feasibility was studied estimating from milk, eggs, peanuts hazelnuts in frequently consumed composite non-composite foods per bite or sip size different age groups Netherlands. Foods containing egg, peanut hazelnut most were selected 2–3, 4–6 19–30 years. If label did yield clear information, estimated based labels. Bite sizes determined these 30 foods. The could be 47/70 (67%) foods, which complex. Estimated content 2–3 g but varied greatly 3 8610 mg may below threshold levels patient. contrast, a single can contain sufficient elicit reaction. increased with age. every day practice it hard obtain detailed reliable incorporated We encourage companies disclose common their