In brief: Priority food allergens
For some people, certain foods may trigger an allergic reaction - a medical condition where their immune system mistakenly responds as it would to a danger. The proteins in food that trigger allergic reactions are known as food allergens. Approximately 220 million people worldwide have food allergies. A single food item may contain more than one allergen. People may have allergies to multiple foods. Based on the latest scientific evidence, the expert committee identified and used three criteria — prevalence, potency and severity — for assessing proteins for their potential inclusion or exclusion on a priority food allergen list.
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| Format: | Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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FAO ; WHO ;
2024
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| Online Access: | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cd1091en |
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