Allergy Resources

What are lipid transfer proteins? Lipid transfer proteins are proteins found in plant based foods including fruit, vegetables, nuts and...

What is pollen food syndrome?   Pollen food syndrome, commonly referred to as oral allergy syndrome, is a hypersensitivity reaction to...

Wheat is an ingredient in a wide range of foods. Reactions to wheat can vary and may be due to:...

On this page: Seafood allergy Fish, crustaceans and molluscs Cross contamination Suppliments containing fish or shellfish Non-food products containing fish...

The information in this Factsheet has been developed to help you understand more about tree nut allergy. Tree nut allergy...

Mustard is one of the 14 major allergens (food types). It must be mentioned either on a label or through...

Sesame seed allergy is not new (it was first reported in the 1950s), but it has become increasingly common and...

On this page: What is an egg allergy? Egg allergic symptoms Breast feeding and egg allergy Diagnosing and testing for...

The soya bean belongs to the legume family, which includes fresh and dried peas, beans, carob, liquorice and peanut. Research has shown...

How common is peanut allergy? Peanuts are a common cause of food allergy, caused when the immune system reacts to...