Does the Food Ingredient Pectin Provide a Risk for Patients Allergic to Non-Specific Lipid-Transfer Proteins?

Does the Food Ingredient Pectin Provide a Risk for Patients Allergic to Non-Specific Lipid-Transfer Proteins?

Pectin, a dietary fiber, is a polysaccharide that is widely used in food industry as a gelling agent. In addition, prebiotic and beneficial immunomodulatory effects of pectin have been demonstrated, leading to increased importance as food supplement. However, as cases of anaphylactic reactions after...

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Main Authors: Hanna Steigerwald, Frank Blanco-Perez, Melanie Albrecht, Caroline Bender, Andrea Wangorsch, Hans-Ulrich Endreß, Mirko Bunzel, Cristobalina Mayorga, Maria José Torres, Stephan Scheurer, Stefan Vieths
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
food allergy
pectin
non-specific lipid transfer protein
nsLTP
Pru p 3
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/1/13

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