Day: 2 August 2016
All About Food Allergies and Allergens
August 2, 2016 admin 2 Comments
An allergen is a substance which can cause an allergic reaction. Food is one of the most common allergens, but in actual fact it is specific food components (proteins) that are recognized by the immune system and could set off such a reaction. These allergenic proteins are usually very stable even when heated (exceptions exist), […]