Table 2 Most common emerging allergens and allergist ranking of possible or probable IgE-mediated allergy
From: Allergic reactions to emerging food allergens in Canadian children
Food allergen type | Number of patients reporting one or more foods from a specific food group caused the allergic reaction (%) | Foodsa from each group reported as being responsible for the allergic reaction, n | Allergist ranked as “Possible or probable” IgE-mediated allergy, n (% of total reported) |
|---|---|---|---|
Legumes | 13 (19.1) | Green pea: n = 13 | Green pea: n = 9 (69.2) |
Lentil: n = 7 | Lentil: n = 4 (57.1) | ||
Chickpeas: n = 3 | Chickpeas: n = 3 (100) | ||
Split peas: n = 1 | Split peas: n = 1 (100) | ||
Lupin: n = 1 | Lupin: n = 1 (100) | ||
Seeds | 15 (22.1) | Coconut: n = 7 | Coconut: n = 3 (42.9) |
Pumpkin seed: n = 4 | Pumpkin seed: n = 1 (25.0) | ||
Chia seeds: n = 3 | Chia seeds: n = 1 (33.3) | ||
Poppy seed: n = 2 | Poppy seed: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Flax: n = 2 | Flax: n = 1 (50.0) | ||
Sunflower: n = 1 | Sunflower: n = 1 (100) | ||
Hemp seeds: n = 1 | Hemp seeds: n = 1 (100) | ||
Fruits & vegetables | 40 (58.8) | Corn: n = 9 | Corn: n = 1 (11.1) |
Pineapple: n = 6 | Pineapple: n = 5 (83.3) | ||
Mango: n = 5 | Mango: n = 1 (20.0) | ||
Banana: n = 4 | Banana: n = 1 (25.0) | ||
Kiwi: n = 3 | Kiwi: n = 2 (67.7) | ||
Apple: n = 3 | Apple: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Orange: n = 3 | Orange: n = 1 (33.3) | ||
Garlic: n = 2 | Garlic: n = 1 (50.0) | ||
Strawberry: n = 2 | Strawberry: n = 1 (50.0) | ||
Tangerine: n = 2 | Tangerine: n = 1 (50.0) | ||
Sweet potato: n = 2 | Sweet potato: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Avocado: n = 2 | Avocado: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Pear: n = 1 | Pear: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Carrots: n = 1 | Carrots: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Dragonfruit: n = 1 | Dragonfruit: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Broccoli: n = 1 | Broccoli: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Cauliflower: n = 1 | Cauliflower: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Raspberry: n = 1 | Raspberry: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Blueberry: n = 1 | Blueberry: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Bell peppers: n = 1 | Bell peppers: n = 1 (100) | ||
Peach: n = 1 | Peach: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Squash: n = 1 | Squash: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Ginger: n = 1 | Ginger: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Onion: n = 1 | Onion: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Grapes: n = 1 | Grapes: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Tomato: n = 1 | Tomato: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Zucchini: n = 1 | Zucchini: n = 1 (100) | ||
Potato: n = 1 | Potato: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Other | 8 (11.8) | Beef: n = 2 | Beef: n = 0 (0.00) |
Rice: n = 2 | Rice: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Oats: n = 2 | Oats: n = 1 (50.0) | ||
Buckwheat: n = 2 | Buckwheat: n = 2 (100) | ||
Artificial red food | Artificial red food | ||
colouring: n = 1 | colouring: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Lamb: n = 1 | Lamb: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Poultry: n = 1 | Poultry: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Coffee: n = 1 | Coffee: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Lecithin: n = 1 | Lecithin: n = 0 (0.00) | ||
Pepper: n = 1 | Pepper: n = 0 (0.00) |