Any food can cause an allergy. However, only a few foods cause at least 90% of allergic reactions to food. The substance that causes an allergic reaction in a food or drink is called an “allergen”. In terms of food, almost all allergens are proteins. For most people, these proteins are not allergens, because their immune system does not react to them. It is the immune system’s reaction to these proteins that causes an allergic reaction. In this article, we will provide useful information to help you better understand the most common foods that are likely to cause allergies.

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