Anaphylaxis associated with the ingestion of gold kiwifruit

Green Kiwifruit allergy has been widely described and the responsible allergens have been identified. However, no published data or studies have been reported with Gold Kiwifruit. The first case of sensitisation after the ingestion of green kiwifruit was described in 1981. Since that time, a variety of allergic reactions have been related to the ingestion of this fruit. The most common manifestations of allergy after ingestion of kiwifruit are the oral allergy syndrome (OAS) and urticaria. Gold Kiwifruit is a new kiwifruit, obtained after importing seeds from China, where a female plant, chosen for its yellow flesh and excellent flavour, was crossed with a male plant, proven to produce succulent fruit, with a different taste and less allergenicity. In 1992, one offspring plant from this family was selected and nurtured, resulting in the golden-fleshed kiwifruit now known as ZESPRI Gold Kiwifruit. METHODS