By Julie Schoonover, Student Nutritionist
What is a Sesame Allergy?When someone who is allergic to sesame is exposed to it, proteins in the sesame binds IgE antibodies made by the person's immune system which triggers immune defenses and leads to reaction symptoms. Sesame sensitivities can vary from person to person, with different reactions. Symptoms of a sesame allergy reaction can include mild reactions like hives, to more severe ones like anaphylaxis. Avoiding SesameIf you have a sesame allergy, avoid foods that contain sesame or any of these ingredients:
Asian cuisine (sesame oil is commonly used in cooking), baked goods (such as bagels, bread, breadsticks, hamburger buns and rolls), bread crumbs, cereals (such as granola and muesli), chips (such as bagel chips, pita chips and tortilla chips), crackers (such as melba toast and sesame snap bars), dipping sauces (such as baba ghanoush, hummus and tahini sauce), dressings, gravies, marinades and sauces, falafel, hummus, flavored rice, noodles, risotto, shish kebabs, stews and stir fry, goma-dofu (Japanese dessert), herbs and herbal drinks, margarine, pasteli (Greek dessert), processed meats and sausages, protein and energy bars, snack foods (such as pretzels, candy, rice cakes), soups, sushi, tempeh, turkish cake, and vegetarian burgers. Sesame may also be present in flavorings or spice blends. If you are unsure, call the product's manufacturer to ask about the ingredients and manufacturing practices. Read food labels and ask questions if you're ever unsure about a food's ingredients. Sesame in the Dining Hall
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