Kiwi Allergies

I have talked about oral allergies in other posts and highlighted bananas, pineapples and apples.  One fruit I would never have expected to have allergic properties is the kiwi.  Introduced to the U.S. in 1962 it has become a very popular fruit.

Today over 4% of European children experience the allergy.  And it cross-reacts with many other foods and substances, including birch pollen, avocado, banana, rye grain and hazelnuts, meaning the allergens share similar properties and can react the same way in the body.  To read the full article click on Kiwi Allergy.