Proteins housed in egg yolk and whites are prominent for its nutritional value. But, in few children and adults these proteins can trigger allergic reaction. To avoid the adverse reaction check this list of foods to avoid with egg allergy.
According to Food Allergy Research & Education, egg allergy stands second in food allergies in children resulting in hives and anaphylaxis. Epinephrine auto-injector must be carried by people who’re hypersensitive to proteins in egg.
Apart from that refraining food products that includes egg is important aspect of treating egg allergy.
An allergic reaction is caused when immune system wrongly detects harmless proteins as a threat and releases antibodies, which are produced to detect foreign substances and signal back to immune system. In response immune system releases histamines that results in various allergic signs.
Not just egg white, egg yolk must be restrained. Due to cross-contamination allergic proteins may transfer between two parts.
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Foods to Avoid with Egg Allergy
Experts believe that eliminating eggs form diet will prevent egg allergy. Because of its nutritional value and delicious taste, egg is included in common recipes.
Breakfast recipe include: omelet, crepes, frittata, strata, quiche and soufflé.
Cream puffs, flan and custard are desserts that have egg in it. Eggnog, noodles coup and egg drop soup may contain egg ingredients.
US law asked all processed food manufacturing companies to label “egg” if the product has egg proteins. Mayonnaise, pasta, egg noodles, meringue, creamy salad, sauces, French toast, cream filled pies, pudding, pancakes, cakes, brownies, custard ice cream and sherbet are few food products which have egg.
There are many food products which include egg as a hidden ingredient. If you’re sensitive to its proteins then you must avoid them too. Products with label, vitellin, globulin, albumin, simplesse, lecithin, ovomucoid, ovomucin, ovalbumin and Lysozyme also indicate presence of egg. (1)
Instead of these products, eat fruits, whole-grain foods and vegetables. Check the ingredients list before purchasing a product. If possible ask your restaurant about the recipe.
If you don’t avoid foods with egg ingredients, then the allergic reaction results in severe symptoms like dizziness, hives, facial swelling, lightheadedness and anaphylaxis.
Consult doctor for diagnosis for treating egg allergy.