Approximate rates of clinical cross-reactivity among related food allergens
Approximate rates of clinical cross-reactivity among related food allergens
Legumes (family Fabaceae or Leguminosae) include peanut, soy, and various beans, peas, lentils, and lupins. Tree nuts include almond, Brazil nut, cashew, hazelnut, macadamia, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, and walnut. Crustaceae include crab, lobster, and shrimp. Foods in the Rosaceae family include apple, pear, quince, apricot, plum, cherry, raspberry, loquat, strawberry, and almond. Gourds (family Cucurbitaceae) include squash, pumpkin, zucchini, and cucumber. Foods that cross-react with latex include avocado, banana, chestnut, kiwi, peach, tomato, white potato, and bell pepper.