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A new study has revealed that the food additive E551, also known as silicon dioxide, could potentially foster the development of coeliac disease by reducing oral tolerance to dietary proteins.   E551, a food additive currently considered safe for consumption, is…

Despite requiring labelling under the US food allergen labelling laws due to being regarded as ‘tree nuts’, little is known about the prevalence and severity of coconut allergy. Findings from a recent US population survey have prompted further analysis.  A…

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Eminent global researchers based in the US have published a mini-review that illustrates the many dimensions of life that are impacted among those with food allergy. Summarising findings from a breadth of current literature, they present how food allergy affects…

Determining the threshold levels of food allergens that trigger reactions is an ongoing challenge for the food industry. While conventional allergen detection methods such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), DNA-PCR, and others are capable of detecting and quantifying the main…

Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered novel non-invasive early predictors for food allergies in infants, giving rise to promising new ways to protect those at risk from developing allergies. In their recent study, researchers collected skin tape strips from…