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How to identify unfamiliar names for food allergens

Written by Jill Castle, MS, RDN

Eggs

It is actually the egg white that produces the allergy.

Common ingredient names include albumin, egg wash, ovalbumin, Simplesse and vitellin. Also watch out for a connection to eczema.

Reviewed by Dr. Sara Connolly, April 2019

References

  1. Food Allergies.
  2. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.
  3. Sicherer S. Food Allergies: A Complete Guide to Eating When Your Life Depends on It.
  4. Joneja JV. The Health Professional’s Guide to Food Allergies and Intolerances.

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