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\"Allergen\"A allergen<\/strong> (also written allergen<\/em>, without accent) is a agent<\/strong> that, when it enters an organism, it leaves it in a vulnerable situation to the development of the phenomena linked to an organism. allergy<\/strong>. The concept of allergy, for its part, refers to a set of eruptive, nervous and \/ or respiratory events<\/strong> that affect a being.<\/p>\n

Allergens, therefore, generate a reaction<\/strong> in individuals who have a certain degree of susceptibility to them. By realizing that the allergen is a foreign element to the body, the mechanism that leads to the emergence of allergy phenomena is triggered.<\/p>\n

What causes an allergen is a destabilization of the homeostasis<\/strong>, since the body releases different substances such as reaction<\/strong>. This is how the symptoms that characterize the allergy appear.<\/p>\n

There are animal proteins, microorganisms, and chemicals that act as allergens. Cat hair, cosmetic products, pollen<\/strong> of flowers, shellfish and nickel are among the allergens.<\/p>\n

The excrement of the Mites<\/strong> it is one of the most common allergens. Mites are microscopic parasites that settle on carpets, blankets, pillows, and mattresses and feed on skin scales, either from people or pets. Their volatile excrements are inhaled by humans and generate a reaction in the mucous membranes.<\/p>\n

The allergy caused by this allergen is part of the group of rhinitis<\/strong> and includes an increase in nasal secretions, sneezing and other disorders. It can also cause eye and throat discomfort.<\/p>\n

Allergens and the Food Information Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Allergen\"Although in each home food preparation must be carried out responsibly, when this is done at an industrial level the requirements are legal, and cannot be ignored as they could put the Health<\/strong> of consumers.<\/p>\n

Certain substances can be risky for those who suffer from a food intolerance or allergy<\/strong>, and for that reason the laws oblige manufacturers to indicate on the packaging of their products the presence of all allergens, whether they are used as main ingredients or may have left traces during the preparation of other foods.<\/p>\n

Among the allergens that manufacturers are required to highlight in their products are gluten-containing cereals<\/strong>, such as the following: rye, oats, kamut, wheat, barley and spelled. Glucose syrups based on wheat (such as dextrose) or barley, maltodextrins based on wheat and cereals used in the production of alcoholic distillates (such as ethyl alcohol) should be excluded from this group.<\/p>\n

On the other hand we have peanuts and any products derived from them<\/strong>, group in which are the articles that contain peanuts or traces of peanuts. Soy and soy-based articles<\/strong> they are also allergens; however, the presence of fully refined soybean oil or fat, natural d-alpha tocopherol, mixed natural tpherols, natural d-alpha tocopherol succinate derived from soy, d- acetate should not be reported. natural alpha tocopherol or phytosterol esters derived from soybean vegetable oils.<\/p>\n

Animal products are the most harmful, not only for those who have allergies related to them, but because of themselves its consumption is usually associated with diseases as serious as cancer<\/strong>. Crustaceans, eggs, fish and milk, among others, are part of the list of allergens that should be highlighted among the ingredients of the products<\/strong> food to avoid serious consequences on the health of consumers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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