Food Allergy and Intolerance: Current Issues and Concerns - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904007376 ISBN 13: 9781904007371

Publisher: Leatherhead Food Research Association, 2002

Synopsis

The prevalence of food allergy is increasing and consumers are now more aware of allergy and intolerance than ever, with retailers launching special ranges of foods suitable for people with particular allergies, and allergies featuring regularly in the media. Bringing together contributions from leading experts in food allergy, this book covers the latest developments in the field of food allergy and intolerance, including the major allergens - nuts, milk, soya, seafood, and sesame, and foods to which intolerance is common - gluten, lactose and food additives. Technical aspects of allergens are covered, including the effect of cooking on allergenicity of proteins, the assessment of novel foods for allergenicity, development of a dipstick assay for allergens, and the food industry perspective on food allergy and intolerance. Consumers' first-hand experiences of food allergy and intolerance are included, as well as the latest thinking behind sensitisation to allergens, both in utero and post-natally.

Edition details

• Publisher: Leatherhead Food Research Association
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1904007376
• ISBN 13: 9781904007371
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 199
• Editor: Emerton V.