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allergen any substance capable of inducing an allergy allergen [′al·ər‚jen] (immunology) Any antigen, such as pollen, a drug, or food, that induces an allergic state in humans or animals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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allows the use of the allergenic food coloring carmine.
Most biotechnology companies use microorganisms
rather than food plants as gene donors, even
though the allergenic potential of these newly
introduced microbial proteins is uncertain, unpredictable,
and untestable. If an allergenic substance
(besides nuts, wheat, soy and milk are common allergens) is one of those
constantly eaten foods, and a mother-to-be ingests it throughout her
pregnancy, her fetus (as early as the second trimester) may become
sensitized to that food. |
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