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Allergen (food allergen)

Last Updated: June 01, 2009

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A food allergen is the part of a food (a protein) that stimulates the immune system of food allergic individuals. A single food can contain multiple food allergens. Carbohydrates or fats are not allergens.

Reprinted from the International Food Information Council Foundation, (2009)

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