Everything You Need to Know About Your Food Allergens

1. Most Common Food Allergies
2. Fruit and Vegetable Allergies
3. Other Food Allergies and Sensitivities

Most Common Food Allergies

Eight foods cause between 50 and 90 percent of food allergies in the United States. Learn more about each allergen, including allergy symptoms, diagnosis, and which foods to avoid.

• Wheat Allergy
• Dairy Allergy
• Shellfish Allergy
• Fish Allergy
• Peanut Allergy

• Tree Nut Allergy
• Egg Allergy
• Soy Allergy
• Most Common Food Allergies

Fruit and Vegetable Allergies

The most common type of food allergy for adults is an allergy to certian fruits and vegetables. Many people with pollen allergies will react to foods that are related to allergenic pollens. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome, and may affect up to 4 percent of adults.

• Oral Allergy Syndrome
• Apple Allergy
• Hazelnut Allergy

Other Food Allergies and Sensitivities

It is possible to be allergic or sensitive to just about any food. Managing an unusual food allergy can be challenging, since food manufacturers are only required to clearly list the 8 most common allergens on labels. Learn more about some less common food sensitivities.

• Sulfite Allergy
• Alcohol Allergy and Intolerance
• Chocolate Allergy
• Citric Acid Allergy
• Histamine Intolerance