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Allergens Catalog

The major recognized food allergens and common hidden label names for each.

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Milk

Allergens
Biological Assessment: One of the most common major allergens
Common Label Aliases
Casein caseinate whey lactalbumin ghee curds
Scientific Overview

Milk is the lacteal secretion obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows. Milk that is in final package form for beverage use shall have been pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized, and shall contain not less than 8.25 percent milk solids (not fat) and not less than 3.25 percent milkfat. Milk may have been adjusted by separating part of the milkfat. Milk may be homogenized.

Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Considered a food. Can be an ingredient added to food.
European Commission Considered a food. Can be an ingredient added to food.
Catalog ID: #123 Decode in Scanner
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Eggs

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen, many hidden label names
Common Label Aliases
Albumin ovalbumin lysozyme globulin mayonnaise
Catalog ID: #124 Decode in Scanner
03

Peanuts

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen, high risk of severe reaction
Common Label Aliases
Arachis oil groundnut mandelonas
Catalog ID: #125 Decode in Scanner
04

Tree nuts

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen group
Common Label Aliases
Almond cashew walnut pecan pistachio hazelnut praline
Catalog ID: #126 Decode in Scanner
05

Soy

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen, very common hidden ingredient
Common Label Aliases
Soy lecithin soy protein isolate edamame tofu tempeh TVP
Catalog ID: #127 Decode in Scanner
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Wheat

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen, also relevant for celiac disease
Common Label Aliases
Gluten semolina spelt farina durum bulgur seitan
Catalog ID: #128 Decode in Scanner
07

Fish

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen
Common Label Aliases
Anchovy surimi fish sauce worcestershire sauce (often contains fish)
Catalog ID: #129 Decode in Scanner
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Shellfish

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen, high risk of severe reaction
Common Label Aliases
Shrimp crab lobster prawns crawfish
Catalog ID: #130 Decode in Scanner
09

Sesame

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Recently added as a major allergen in the US (2023)
Common Label Aliases
Tahini sesame oil benne seed gomasio
Catalog ID: #131 Decode in Scanner
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Mustard

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen in the EU/UK
Common Label Aliases
Mustard flour mustard seed oil
Catalog ID: #132 Decode in Scanner
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Celery

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen in the EU/UK
Common Label Aliases
Celery salt celeriac celery seed
Catalog ID: #133 Decode in Scanner
12

Sulfites

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Common trigger for sensitive individuals, not a true allergen
Common Label Aliases
Sodium/potassium metabisulfite sulfur dioxide
Catalog ID: #134 Decode in Scanner
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Lupin

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen in the EU, increasingly used in gluten-free baking
Common Label Aliases
Lupin flour lupin protein
Catalog ID: #135 Decode in Scanner
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Molluscs

Allergens
Biological Assessment: Major allergen in the EU/UK, separate from crustacean shellfish
Common Label Aliases
Mussels oysters squid snails
Catalog ID: #136 Decode in Scanner